Subtract 20/90 from 16/75
16/75 - 20/90 is -2/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
20/90 = 20 × 5/90 × 5 = 100/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/450 - 100/450 = 96 - 100/450 = -4/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/225
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