Subtract 16/45 from 12/80
12/80 - 16/45 is -37/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/720 - 256/720 = 108 - 256/720 = -148/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/180
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