Subtract 45/70 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 45/70
90/16 - 45/70 is 279/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
90/16 = 90 × 35/16 × 35 = 3150/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/560 - 360/560 = 3150 - 360/560 = 2790/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/56
- In mixed form: 455/56
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