Subtract 2/16 from 25/90
25/90 - 2/16 is 11/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/720 - 90/720 = 200 - 90/720 = 110/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/72
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