Subtract 72/24 from 90/16
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 3 0/24
90/16 - 72/24 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
72/24 = 72 × 2/24 × 2 = 144/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/48 - 144/48 = 270 - 144/48 = 126/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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