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Subtract 16/90 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 16/90

3/2 - 16/90 is 119/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    3/2 = 3 × 45/2 × 45 = 135/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/90 - 16/90 = 135 - 16/90 = 119/90
  5. In mixed form: 129/90

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