Subtract 15/16 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 15/16
90/14 - 15/16 is 615/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
90/14 = 90 × 8/14 × 8 = 720/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/112 - 105/112 = 720 - 105/112 = 615/112 - In mixed form: 555/112
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