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Subtract 10/16 from 5/9

5/9 - 10/16 is -5/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/144 - 90/144 = 80 - 90/144 = -10/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72

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