Subtract 12/96 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 12/96
90/16 - 12/96 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
90/16 = 90 × 6/16 × 6 = 540/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/96 - 12/96 = 540 - 12/96 = 528/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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