Subtract 16/90 from 48/40
1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 16/90
48/40 - 16/90 is 46/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/360 - 64/360 = 432 - 64/360 = 368/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/45
- In mixed form: 11/45
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