Subtract 4/90 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 4/90
16/5 - 4/90 is 142/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
16/5 = 16 × 18/5 × 18 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/90 - 4/90 = 288 - 4/90 = 284/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/45
- In mixed form: 37/45
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