Subtract 3/90 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 3/90
40/16 - 3/90 is 37/15.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/720 - 24/720 = 1800 - 24/720 = 1776/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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