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Subtract 27/3 from 16/90

1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 9 0/3

16/90 - 27/3 is -397/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/90 - 810/90 = 16 - 810/90 = -794/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/45

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