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Subtract 63/16 from 60/90

1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 3 15/16

60/90 - 63/16 is -157/48.

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,
    60/90 = 60 × 8/90 × 8 = 480/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/720 - 2835/720 = 480 - 2835/720 = -2355/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/48

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