Subtract 12/90 from 21/16
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 12/90
21/16 - 12/90 is 283/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
21/16 = 21 × 45/16 × 45 = 945/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/720 - 96/720 = 945 - 96/720 = 849/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/240
- In mixed form: 143/240
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