Subtract 10/24 from 16/90
16/90 - 10/24 is -43/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/360 - 150/360 = 64 - 150/360 = -86/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/180
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