Subtract 16/32 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 16/32
90/5 - 16/32 is 35/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
90/5 = 90 × 32/5 × 32 = 2880/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/160 - 80/160 = 2880 - 80/160 = 2800/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
- In mixed form: 171/2
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