Subtract 6/45 from 90/16, Solve 5 10/16

Subtract 6/45 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 6/45

90/16 - 6/45 is 659/120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/720 - 96/720 = 4050 - 96/720 = 3954/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/120
In mixed form: 559/120

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