Answers

Subtract 45/10 from 8/16

1^st number: 8/16, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

8/16 - 45/10 is -4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   45/10 = 45 × 8/10 × 8 = 360/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/80 - 360/80 = 40 - 360/80 = -320/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1

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