Subtract 1/16 from 5/10
5/10 - 1/16 is 7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
5/10 = 5 × 8/10 × 8 = 40/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/80 - 5/80 = 40 - 5/80 = 35/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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