Subtract 30/72 from 1/16
1/16 - 30/72 is -17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
30/72 = 30 × 2/72 × 2 = 60/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/144 - 60/144 = 9 - 60/144 = -51/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/48
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