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Subtract 63/16 from 5/90

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 3 15/16

5/90 - 63/16 is -559/144.

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,
    5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/720 - 2835/720 = 40 - 2835/720 = -2795/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -559/144

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