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Subtract 42/16 from 10/30

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 2 10/16

10/30 - 42/16 is -55/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/240 - 630/240 = 80 - 630/240 = -550/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/24

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