Subtract 16/90 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 16/90
90/3 - 16/90 is 1342/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
90/3 = 90 × 30/3 × 30 = 2700/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/90 - 16/90 = 2700 - 16/90 = 2684/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1342/45
- In mixed form: 2937/45
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