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Subtract 10/90 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 10/90

90/16 - 10/90 is 397/72.

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,
   90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/720 - 80/720 = 4050 - 80/720 = 3970/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/72
6. In mixed form: 537/72

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