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Subtract 6/96 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 6/96

90/16 - 6/96 is 89/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   90/16 = 90 × 6/16 × 6 = 540/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/96 - 6/96 = 540 - 6/96 = 534/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/16
6. In mixed form: 59/16

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