Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 16/90

1^st number: 16/90, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

16/90 - 50/18 is -13/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   16/90 - 250/90 = 16 - 250/90 = -234/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/5

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