Subtract 16/90 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 16/90
25/9 - 16/90 is 13/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/90 - 16/90 = 250 - 16/90 = 234/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
- In mixed form: 23/5
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