Subtract 42/54 from 16/90
16/90 - 42/54 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/270 - 210/270 = 48 - 210/270 = -162/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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