Subtract 15/56 from 16/90
16/90 - 15/56 is -227/2520.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
16/90 = 16 × 28/90 × 28 = 448/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2520 - 675/2520 = 448 - 675/2520 = -227/2520
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