Answers

Subtract 90/45 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

49/16 - 90/45 is 17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
   90/45 = 90 × 16/45 × 16 = 1440/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/720 - 1440/720 = 2205 - 1440/720 = 765/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
6. In mixed form: 11/16

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