Subtract 90/96 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 90/96
54/4 - 90/96 is 201/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
54/4 = 54 × 24/4 × 24 = 1296/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/96 - 90/96 = 1296 - 90/96 = 1206/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/16
- In mixed form: 129/16
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