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Subtract 16/10 from 2/80

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 6/10

2/80 - 16/10 is -63/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/80 - 128/80 = 2 - 128/80 = -126/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/40

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