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Subtract 16/36 from 10/80

10/80 - 16/36 is -23/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 36 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    16/36 = 16 × 20/36 × 20 = 320/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/720 - 320/720 = 90 - 320/720 = -230/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/72

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