Subtract 90/28 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 3 6/28
6/16 - 90/28 is -159/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
90/28 = 90 × 4/28 × 4 = 360/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/112 - 360/112 = 42 - 360/112 = -318/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/56
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