Subtract 75/90 from 16/25
16/25 - 75/90 is -29/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
16/25 = 16 × 18/25 × 18 = 288/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/450 - 375/450 = 288 - 375/450 = -87/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/150
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