Subtract 75/90 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 75/90
42/16 - 75/90 is 43/24.
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,
42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/720 - 600/720 = 1890 - 600/720 = 1290/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
- In mixed form: 119/24
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