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Subtract 18/24 from 90/16

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 18/24

90/16 - 18/24 is 39/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    90/16 = 90 × 3/16 × 3 = 270/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    18/24 = 18 × 2/24 × 2 = 36/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/48 - 36/48 = 270 - 36/48 = 234/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/8
  6. In mixed form: 47/8

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