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Subtract 4/90 from 84/16

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 4/90

84/16 - 4/90 is 937/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    84/16 = 84 × 45/16 × 45 = 3780/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3780/720 - 32/720 = 3780 - 32/720 = 3748/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/180
  6. In mixed form: 537/180

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