Subtract 25/90 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 25/90
16/15 - 25/90 is 71/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
16/15 = 16 × 6/15 × 6 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/90 - 25/90 = 96 - 25/90 = 71/90
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