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Subtract 10/75 from 16/10

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 10/75

16/10 - 10/75 is 22/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    16/10 = 16 × 15/10 × 15 = 240/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/150 - 20/150 = 240 - 20/150 = 220/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
  6. In mixed form: 17/15

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