Subtract 70/16 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 4 6/16
4/90 - 70/16 is -1559/360.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/720 - 3150/720 = 32 - 3150/720 = -3118/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1559/360
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