Subtract 30/15 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 2 0/15
16/10 - 30/15 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/30 - 60/30 = 48 - 60/30 = -12/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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