Subtract 10/45 from 15/80
15/80 - 10/45 is -5/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/720 - 160/720 = 135 - 160/720 = -25/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/144
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