Subtract 2/18 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 2/18
90/32 - 2/18 is 389/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/288 - 32/288 = 810 - 32/288 = 778/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/144
- In mixed form: 2101/144
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