Subtract 16/10 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 1 6/10
90/8 - 16/10 is 193/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
90/8 = 90 × 5/8 × 5 = 450/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
16/10 = 16 × 4/10 × 4 = 64/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/40 - 64/40 = 450 - 64/40 = 386/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/20
- In mixed form: 913/20
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