Subtract 90/16 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 5 10/16
84/25 - 90/16 is -453/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
84/25 = 84 × 16/25 × 16 = 1344/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
90/16 = 90 × 25/16 × 25 = 2250/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/400 - 2250/400 = 1344 - 2250/400 = -906/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -453/200
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