Subtract 63/16 from 36/90
1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 3 15/16
36/90 - 63/16 is -283/80.
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,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/720 - 2835/720 = 288 - 2835/720 = -2547/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/80
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