Subtract 90/35 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 2 20/35
72/16 - 90/35 is 27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
72/16 = 72 × 35/16 × 35 = 2520/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
90/35 = 90 × 16/35 × 16 = 1440/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/560 - 1440/560 = 2520 - 1440/560 = 1080/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
- In mixed form: 113/14
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