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Subtract 49/30 from 1/16

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 19/30

1/16 - 49/30 is -377/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    1/16 = 1 × 15/16 × 15 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/240 - 392/240 = 15 - 392/240 = -377/240

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