Subtract 72/16 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 4 8/16
90/14 - 72/16 is 27/14.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 7/16 × 7 = 504/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/112 - 504/112 = 720 - 504/112 = 216/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
- In mixed form: 113/14
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