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Subtract 30/8 from 16/12

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 3 6/8

16/12 - 30/8 is -29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    16/12 = 16 × 2/12 × 2 = 32/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/24 - 90/24 = 32 - 90/24 = -58/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12

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