Subtract 14/16 from 20/30
20/30 - 14/16 is -5/24.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/240 - 210/240 = 160 - 210/240 = -50/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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