Subtract 2/30 from 27/16
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 2/30
27/16 - 2/30 is 389/240.
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,
27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/240 - 16/240 = 405 - 16/240 = 389/240 - In mixed form: 1149/240
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