Subtract 90/16 from 3/9, Solve 3/9 - 5 10/16 as a fraction

Subtract 90/16 from 3/9

1^st number: 3/9, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

3/9 - 90/16 is -127/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
3/9 = 3 × 16/9 × 16 = 48/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
90/16 = 90 × 9/16 × 9 = 810/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/144 - 810/144 = 48 - 810/144 = -762/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/24

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