Subtract 24/90 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 24/90
16/10 - 24/90 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/90 - 24/90 = 144 - 24/90 = 120/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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