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Subtract 60/70 from 16/90

16/90 - 60/70 is -214/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/630 - 540/630 = 112 - 540/630 = -428/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -214/315

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