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Subtract 48/90 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 48/90

75/16 - 48/90 is 997/240.

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,
   75/16 = 75 × 45/16 × 45 = 3375/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3375/720 - 384/720 = 3375 - 384/720 = 2991/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 997/240
6. In mixed form: 437/240

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