Subtract 2/16 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 2/16
90/21 - 2/16 is 233/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
90/21 = 90 × 16/21 × 16 = 1440/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/336 - 42/336 = 1440 - 42/336 = 1398/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/56
- In mixed form: 49/56
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