Subtract 16/40 from 16/90
16/90 - 16/40 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/360 - 144/360 = 64 - 144/360 = -80/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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