Subtract 12/90 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 12/90
16/7 - 12/90 is 226/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
16/7 = 16 × 90/7 × 90 = 1440/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/630 - 84/630 = 1440 - 84/630 = 1356/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 226/105
- In mixed form: 216/105
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