Subtract 16/63 from 1/30
1/30 - 16/63 is -139/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
1/30 = 1 × 21/30 × 21 = 21/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/630 - 160/630 = 21 - 160/630 = -139/630
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