Subtract 12/16 from 90/75
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 12/16
90/75 - 12/16 is 9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
90/75 = 90 × 16/75 × 16 = 1440/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
12/16 = 12 × 75/16 × 75 = 900/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1200 - 900/1200 = 1440 - 900/1200 = 540/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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