Subtract 8/16 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 8/16
90/25 - 8/16 is 31/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
90/25 = 90 × 16/25 × 16 = 1440/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
8/16 = 8 × 25/16 × 25 = 200/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/400 - 200/400 = 1440 - 200/400 = 1240/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
- In mixed form: 31/10
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