Subtract 48/90 from 16/40
16/40 - 48/90 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 192/360 = 144 - 192/360 = -48/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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