Subtract 16/90 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 16/90
60/25 - 16/90 is 20/9.
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,
60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/450 - 80/450 = 1080 - 80/450 = 1000/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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