Subtract 3/16 from 90/60
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 3/16
90/60 - 3/16 is 21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
90/60 = 90 × 4/60 × 4 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 45/240 = 360 - 45/240 = 315/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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