Subtract 3/90 from 2/16
2/16 - 3/90 is 11/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/720 - 24/720 = 90 - 24/720 = 66/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/120
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