Subtract 16/80 from 75/90
75/90 - 16/80 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/720 - 144/720 = 600 - 144/720 = 456/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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