Subtract 90/49 from 16/48
1st number: 16/48, 2nd number: 1 41/49
16/48 - 90/49 is -221/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
16/48 = 16 × 49/48 × 49 = 784/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
90/49 = 90 × 48/49 × 48 = 4320/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/2352 - 4320/2352 = 784 - 4320/2352 = -3536/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/147
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