Subtract 90/16 from 32/7
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 5 10/16
32/7 - 90/16 is -59/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
32/7 = 32 × 16/7 × 16 = 512/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/112 - 630/112 = 512 - 630/112 = -118/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/56
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