Subtract 90/16 from 28/90
1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 5 10/16
28/90 - 90/16 is -1913/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
28/90 = 28 × 8/90 × 8 = 224/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/720 - 4050/720 = 224 - 4050/720 = -3826/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1913/360
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