Subtract 27/90 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 27/90
40/16 - 27/90 is 11/5.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 45/16 × 45 = 1800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
27/90 = 27 × 8/90 × 8 = 216/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/720 - 216/720 = 1800 - 216/720 = 1584/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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