Subtract 10/80 from 16/45
16/45 - 10/80 is 83/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/720 - 90/720 = 256 - 90/720 = 166/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/360
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