Subtract 45/50 from 16/80
16/80 - 45/50 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
16/80 = 16 × 5/80 × 5 = 80/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/400 - 360/400 = 80 - 360/400 = -280/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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