Subtract 42/48 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 42/48
90/16 - 42/48 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
90/16 = 90 × 3/16 × 3 = 270/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/48 - 42/48 = 270 - 42/48 = 228/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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