Subtract 5/90 from 90/16, Solve 5 10/16

Subtract 5/90 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 5/90

90/16 - 5/90 is 401/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/720 - 40/720 = 4050 - 40/720 = 4010/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/72
In mixed form: 541/72

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