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Subtract 35/16 from 9/90

1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 2 3/16

9/90 - 35/16 is -167/80.

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,
    9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/720 - 1575/720 = 72 - 1575/720 = -1503/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/80

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