Subtract 14/16 from 14/90
14/90 - 14/16 is -259/360.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 8/90 × 8 = 112/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/720 - 630/720 = 112 - 630/720 = -518/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -259/360
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