Subtract 2/80 from 16/56
16/56 - 2/80 is 73/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
16/56 = 16 × 10/56 × 10 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 14/560 = 160 - 14/560 = 146/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/280
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