Subtract 7/16 from 8/80
8/80 - 7/16 is -27/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
8/80 = 8 × 1/80 × 1 = 8/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/80 - 35/80 = 8 - 35/80 = -27/80
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