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Subtract 5/90 from 49/16

1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 5/90

49/16 - 5/90 is 433/144.

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,
    49/16 = 49 × 45/16 × 45 = 2205/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/720 - 40/720 = 2205 - 40/720 = 2165/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/144
  6. In mixed form: 31/144

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