Subtract 7/8 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 7/8
90/16 - 7/8 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
90/16 = 90 × 1/16 × 1 = 90/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
7/8 = 7 × 2/8 × 2 = 14/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/16 - 14/16 = 90 - 14/16 = 76/16 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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