Subtract 3/10 from 16/24
16/24 - 3/10 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
3/10 = 3 × 12/10 × 12 = 36/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/120 - 36/120 = 80 - 36/120 = 44/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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