Subtract 16/30 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 16/30
24/8 - 16/30 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/120 - 64/120 = 360 - 64/120 = 296/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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