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Subtract 9/16 from 10/80

10/80 - 9/16 is -7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 16 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 16 × 5 = 80,
   9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/80 - 45/80 = 10 - 45/80 = -35/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16

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