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Subtract 98/16 from 3/80

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 6 2/16

3/80 - 98/16 is -487/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/80 - 490/80 = 3 - 490/80 = -487/80

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