Subtract 12/16 from 35/90
35/90 - 12/16 is -13/36.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/720 - 540/720 = 280 - 540/720 = -260/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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