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Subtract 90/16 from 90/2

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 5 10/16

90/2 - 90/16 is 315/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    90/2 = 90 × 8/2 × 8 = 720/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    90/16 = 90 × 1/16 × 1 = 90/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/16 - 90/16 = 720 - 90/16 = 630/16
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 315/8
  6. In mixed form: 393/8

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