Subtract 42/32 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1 10/32
90/10 - 42/32 is 123/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
90/10 = 90 × 16/10 × 16 = 1440/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/160 - 210/160 = 1440 - 210/160 = 1230/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/16
- In mixed form: 711/16
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