Subtract 16/72 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 16/72
90/32 - 16/72 is 373/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
90/32 = 90 × 9/32 × 9 = 810/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
16/72 = 16 × 4/72 × 4 = 64/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/288 - 64/288 = 810 - 64/288 = 746/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/144
- In mixed form: 285/144
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