Subtract 4/90 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 4/90
90/16 - 4/90 is 2009/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/720 - 32/720 = 4050 - 32/720 = 4018/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2009/360
- In mixed form: 5209/360
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