Answers

Subtract 75/5 from 10/80

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

10/80 - 75/5 is -119/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   75/5 = 75 × 16/5 × 16 = 1200/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/80 - 1200/80 = 10 - 1200/80 = -1190/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/8

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