Subtract 16/14 from 15/90
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 1 2/14
15/90 - 16/14 is -41/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
15/90 = 15 × 7/90 × 7 = 105/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
16/14 = 16 × 45/14 × 45 = 720/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/630 - 720/630 = 105 - 720/630 = -615/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/42
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