Answers

Subtract 24/72 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 24/72

90/16 - 24/72 is 127/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   90/16 = 90 × 9/16 × 9 = 810/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   24/72 = 24 × 2/72 × 2 = 48/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/144 - 48/144 = 810 - 48/144 = 762/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/24
6. In mixed form: 57/24

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