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Subtract 16/30 from 10/7

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 16/30

10/7 - 16/30 is 94/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    10/7 = 10 × 30/7 × 30 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/210 - 112/210 = 300 - 112/210 = 188/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/105

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