Answers

Subtract 90/45 from 16/5

1^st number: 3 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

16/5 - 90/45 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   90/45 = 90 × 1/45 × 1 = 90/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/45 - 90/45 = 144 - 90/45 = 54/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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