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Subtract 16/80 from 75/90

75/90 - 16/80 is 19/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/720 - 144/720 = 600 - 144/720 = 456/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30

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