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Subtract 90/16 from 2/36

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 5 10/16

2/36 - 90/16 is -401/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    90/16 = 90 × 9/16 × 9 = 810/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/144 - 810/144 = 8 - 810/144 = -802/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/72

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