Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

90/16 - 45/25 is 153/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   90/16 = 90 × 25/16 × 25 = 2250/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   45/25 = 45 × 16/25 × 16 = 720/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/400 - 720/400 = 2250 - 720/400 = 1530/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/40
6. In mixed form: 333/40

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