Subtract 9/16 from 90/24
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 9/16
90/24 - 9/16 is 51/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
90/24 = 90 × 2/24 × 2 = 180/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/48 - 27/48 = 180 - 27/48 = 153/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/16
- In mixed form: 33/16
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