Subtract 2/25 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 2/25
90/16 - 2/25 is 1109/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
90/16 = 90 × 25/16 × 25 = 2250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/400 - 32/400 = 2250 - 32/400 = 2218/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1109/200
- In mixed form: 5109/200
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