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Subtract 5/90 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 5/90

16/10 - 5/90 is 139/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/90 - 5/90 = 144 - 5/90 = 139/90
5. In mixed form: 149/90

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