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Subtract 16/45 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/45

5/2 - 16/45 is 193/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/90 - 32/90 = 225 - 32/90 = 193/90
  5. In mixed form: 213/90

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