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Subtract 5/90 from 10/16

10/16 - 5/90 is 41/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/720 - 40/720 = 450 - 40/720 = 410/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/72

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