Subtract 40/30 from 16/90
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 1 10/30
16/90 - 40/30 is -52/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/90 - 120/90 = 16 - 120/90 = -104/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/45
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