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Subtract 3/90 from 14/16

14/16 - 3/90 is 101/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/720 - 24/720 = 630 - 24/720 = 606/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/120

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