Subtract 6/90 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 6/90
30/16 - 6/90 is 217/120.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 45/16 × 45 = 1350/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/720 - 48/720 = 1350 - 48/720 = 1302/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/120
- In mixed form: 197/120
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