Subtract 16/24 from 2/90
2/90 - 16/24 is -29/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
16/24 = 16 × 15/24 × 15 = 240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/360 - 240/360 = 8 - 240/360 = -232/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/45
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