Subtract 16/80 from 64/54
1st number: 1 10/54, 2nd number: 16/80
64/54 - 16/80 is 133/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
64/54 = 64 × 40/54 × 40 = 2560/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/2160 - 432/2160 = 2560 - 432/2160 = 2128/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/135
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