Subtract 30/16 from 15/20
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 14/16
15/20 - 30/16 is -9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
15/20 = 15 × 4/20 × 4 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/80 - 150/80 = 60 - 150/80 = -90/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8
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