Subtract 16/18 from 16/90
16/90 - 16/18 is -32/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/90 - 80/90 = 16 - 80/90 = -64/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/45
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