Subtract 3/90 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 3/90
16/3 - 3/90 is 53/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
16/3 = 16 × 30/3 × 30 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/90 - 3/90 = 480 - 3/90 = 477/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/10
- In mixed form: 53/10
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