Subtract 98/90 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 1 8/90
70/16 - 98/90 is 1183/360.
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,
70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
98/90 = 98 × 8/90 × 8 = 784/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/720 - 784/720 = 3150 - 784/720 = 2366/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1183/360
- In mixed form: 3103/360
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