Subtract 18/90 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 18/90
50/16 - 18/90 is 117/40.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
18/90 = 18 × 8/90 × 8 = 144/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/720 - 144/720 = 2250 - 144/720 = 2106/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/40
- In mixed form: 237/40
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