Subtract 9/48 from 10/80
10/80 - 9/48 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 45/240 = 30 - 45/240 = -15/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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