Subtract 1/30 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 1/30
25/16 - 1/30 is 367/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
25/16 = 25 × 15/16 × 15 = 375/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/240 - 8/240 = 375 - 8/240 = 367/240 - In mixed form: 1127/240
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