Subtract 25/10 from 45/80
1st number: 45/80, 2nd number: 2 5/10
45/80 - 25/10 is -31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
25/10 = 25 × 8/10 × 8 = 200/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/80 - 200/80 = 45 - 200/80 = -155/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16
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