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Subtract 25/45 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 25/45

90/16 - 25/45 is 365/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
   25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/720 - 400/720 = 4050 - 400/720 = 3650/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/72
6. In mixed form: 55/72

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