Subtract 7/16 from 27/30
27/30 - 7/16 is 37/80.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/240 - 105/240 = 216 - 105/240 = 111/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/80
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