Subtract 30/12 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2 6/12
16/3 - 30/12 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
30/12 = 30 × 1/12 × 1 = 30/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/12 - 30/12 = 64 - 30/12 = 34/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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