Subtract 16/35 from 9/90
9/90 - 16/35 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
16/35 = 16 × 18/35 × 18 = 288/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/630 - 288/630 = 63 - 288/630 = -225/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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