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Subtract 90/54 from 16/90

1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 1 36/54

16/90 - 90/54 is -67/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    90/54 = 90 × 5/54 × 5 = 450/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/270 - 450/270 = 48 - 450/270 = -402/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/45

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