Answers

Subtract 18/16 from 90/80

1^st number: 1 10/80, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

90/80 - 18/16 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   90/80 = 90 × 1/80 × 1 = 90/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/80 - 90/80 = 90 - 90/80 = 0/80
5. The answer is 0

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