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Subtract 16/35 from 1/30

1/30 - 16/35 is -89/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/210 - 96/210 = 7 - 96/210 = -89/210

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