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Subtract 16/10 from 3/18

1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 1 6/10

3/18 - 16/10 is -43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/90 - 144/90 = 15 - 144/90 = -129/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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