Subtract 20/16 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 1 4/16
6/90 - 20/16 is -71/60.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/720 - 900/720 = 48 - 900/720 = -852/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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