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Subtract 90/16 from 2/45

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 5 10/16

2/45 - 90/16 is -2009/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/720 - 4050/720 = 32 - 4050/720 = -4018/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2009/360

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