Subtract 8/90 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 8/90
16/2 - 8/90 is 356/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
16/2 = 16 × 45/2 × 45 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/90 - 8/90 = 720 - 8/90 = 712/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 356/45
- In mixed form: 741/45
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