Subtract 35/6 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 5 5/6
90/16 - 35/6 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
90/16 = 90 × 3/16 × 3 = 270/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/48 - 280/48 = 270 - 280/48 = -10/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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