Subtract 16/90 from 21/36
21/36 - 16/90 is 73/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 32/180 = 105 - 32/180 = 73/180
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