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Subtract 8/30 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 8/30

16/10 - 8/30 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/30 - 8/30 = 48 - 8/30 = 40/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
6. In mixed form: 11/3

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