Subtract 98/20 from 16/90
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 4 18/20
16/90 - 98/20 is -85/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/180 - 882/180 = 32 - 882/180 = -850/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/18
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