Subtract 49/15 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 3 4/15
6/90 - 49/15 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
49/15 = 49 × 6/15 × 6 = 294/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 294/90 = 6 - 294/90 = -288/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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