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Subtract 49/10 from 45/16

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 4 9/10

45/16 - 49/10 is -167/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    49/10 = 49 × 8/10 × 8 = 392/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/80 - 392/80 = 225 - 392/80 = -167/80

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