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Subtract 16/48 from 3/90

3/90 - 16/48 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    16/48 = 16 × 15/48 × 15 = 240/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/720 - 240/720 = 24 - 240/720 = -216/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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