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Subtract 16/6 from 3/90

1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 2 4/6

3/90 - 16/6 is -79/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/90 - 240/90 = 3 - 240/90 = -237/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/30

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