Subtract 16/7 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 2 2/7
90/9 - 16/7 is 54/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
90/9 = 90 × 7/9 × 7 = 630/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/63 - 144/63 = 630 - 144/63 = 486/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/7
- In mixed form: 75/7
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