Subtract 18/90 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 18/90
35/16 - 18/90 is 159/80.
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,
35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
18/90 = 18 × 8/90 × 8 = 144/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/720 - 144/720 = 1575 - 144/720 = 1431/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/80
- In mixed form: 179/80
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