Subtract 96/90 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 1 6/90
15/16 - 96/90 is -31/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/720 - 768/720 = 675 - 768/720 = -93/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/240
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