Subtract 1/16 from 5/90
5/90 - 1/16 is -1/144.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/720 - 45/720 = 40 - 45/720 = -5/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/144
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