Subtract 15/16 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 15/16
75/10 - 15/16 is 105/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
75/10 = 75 × 8/10 × 8 = 600/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/80 - 75/80 = 600 - 75/80 = 525/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
- In mixed form: 69/16
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