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Subtract 3/16 from 6/10

6/10 - 3/16 is 33/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/80 - 15/80 = 48 - 15/80 = 33/80

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