Subtract 27/16 from 16/90
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 1 11/16
16/90 - 27/16 is -1087/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
27/16 = 27 × 45/16 × 45 = 1215/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/720 - 1215/720 = 128 - 1215/720 = -1087/720
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