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Subtract 16/90 from 21/75

21/75 - 16/90 is 23/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   21/75 = 21 × 6/75 × 6 = 126/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/450 - 80/450 = 126 - 80/450 = 46/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/225

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