Subtract 90/80 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1 10/80
16/10 - 90/80 is 19/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
90/80 = 90 × 1/80 × 1 = 90/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/80 - 90/80 = 128 - 90/80 = 38/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40
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