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Subtract 16/48 from 1/30

1/30 - 16/48 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/240 - 80/240 = 8 - 80/240 = -72/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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