Subtract 8/90 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 8/90
16/4 - 8/90 is 176/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 16/180 = 720 - 16/180 = 704/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/45
- In mixed form: 341/45
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