Answers

Subtract 90/54 from 16/45

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 1 36/54

16/45 - 90/54 is -59/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   16/45 = 16 × 6/45 × 6 = 96/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   90/54 = 90 × 5/54 × 5 = 450/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/270 - 450/270 = 96 - 450/270 = -354/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/45

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