Subtract 16/90 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 16/90
49/25 - 16/90 is 401/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
49/25 = 49 × 18/25 × 18 = 882/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/450 - 80/450 = 882 - 80/450 = 802/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/225
- In mixed form: 1176/225
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