Answers

Subtract 45/90 from 32/16

1^st number: 2 0/16, 2^nd number: 45/90

32/16 - 45/90 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   32/16 = 32 × 45/16 × 45 = 1440/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/720 - 360/720 = 1440 - 360/720 = 1080/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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