Answers

Subtract 70/96 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 70/96

90/16 - 70/96 is 235/48.

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,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/96 - 70/96 = 540 - 70/96 = 470/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/48
6. In mixed form: 443/48

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