Subtract 16/25 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 16/25
90/3 - 16/25 is 734/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
90/3 = 90 × 25/3 × 25 = 2250/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/75 - 48/75 = 2250 - 48/75 = 2202/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 734/25
- In mixed form: 299/25
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