Subtract 28/96 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 28/96
90/16 - 28/96 is 16/3.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/96 - 28/96 = 540 - 28/96 = 512/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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