Answers

Subtract 18/16 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

90/50 - 18/16 is 27/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   90/50 = 90 × 8/50 × 8 = 720/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   18/16 = 18 × 25/16 × 25 = 450/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/400 - 450/400 = 720 - 450/400 = 270/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/40

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