Subtract 90/80 from 8/10
1st number: 8/10, 2nd number: 1 10/80
8/10 - 90/80 is -13/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
8/10 = 8 × 8/10 × 8 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
90/80 = 90 × 1/80 × 1 = 90/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/80 - 90/80 = 64 - 90/80 = -26/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/40
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