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Subtract 5/45 from 90/16

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

90/16 - 5/45 is 397/72.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4050/720 - 80/720 = 4050 - 80/720 = 3970/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/72
  6. In mixed form: 537/72

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