Subtract 2/5 from 16/90
16/90 - 2/5 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/90 - 36/90 = 16 - 36/90 = -20/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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