Subtract 3/8 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 3/8
90/32 - 3/8 is 39/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/32 - 12/32 = 90 - 12/32 = 78/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
- In mixed form: 27/16
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