Subtract 8/16 from 12/90
12/90 - 8/16 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
8/16 = 8 × 45/16 × 45 = 360/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/720 - 360/720 = 96 - 360/720 = -264/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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