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Subtract 18/35 from 90/16

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 18/35

90/16 - 18/35 is 1431/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    90/16 = 90 × 35/16 × 35 = 3150/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    18/35 = 18 × 16/35 × 16 = 288/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/560 - 288/560 = 3150 - 288/560 = 2862/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1431/280
  6. In mixed form: 531/280

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