Subtract 5/10 from 9/16
9/16 - 5/10 is 1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
5/10 = 5 × 8/10 × 8 = 40/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/80 - 40/80 = 45 - 40/80 = 5/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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