Subtract 7/90 from 75/16
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 7/90
75/16 - 7/90 is 3319/720.
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,
75/16 = 75 × 45/16 × 45 = 3375/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
7/90 = 7 × 8/90 × 8 = 56/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/720 - 56/720 = 3375 - 56/720 = 3319/720 - In mixed form: 4439/720
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