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Subtract 3/16 from 49/90

49/90 - 3/16 is 257/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/720 - 135/720 = 392 - 135/720 = 257/720

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