Subtract 10/25 from 45/80
45/80 - 10/25 is 13/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
45/80 = 45 × 5/80 × 5 = 225/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
10/25 = 10 × 16/25 × 16 = 160/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/400 - 160/400 = 225 - 160/400 = 65/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/80
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