Subtract 16/30 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 16/30
90/50 - 16/30 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/150 - 80/150 = 270 - 80/150 = 190/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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