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Subtract 10/90 from 5/16

5/16 - 10/90 is 29/144.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/720 - 80/720 = 225 - 80/720 = 145/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/144

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