Subtract 12/90 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 12/90
16/6 - 12/90 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 12/90 = 240 - 12/90 = 228/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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