Subtract 28/16 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 12/16
2/30 - 28/16 is -101/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
28/16 = 28 × 15/16 × 15 = 420/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/240 - 420/240 = 16 - 420/240 = -404/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/60
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