Answers

Subtract 25/90 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 25/90

98/16 - 25/90 is 421/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   98/16 = 98 × 45/16 × 45 = 4410/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/720 - 200/720 = 4410 - 200/720 = 4210/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/72
6. In mixed form: 561/72

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