Subtract 49/90 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 49/90
35/16 - 49/90 is 1183/720.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/720 - 392/720 = 1575 - 392/720 = 1183/720 - In mixed form: 1463/720
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