Subtract 16/90 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 16/90
90/50 - 16/90 is 73/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/450 - 80/450 = 810 - 80/450 = 730/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/45
- In mixed form: 128/45
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