Subtract 30/18 from 16/24
1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 1 12/18
16/24 - 30/18 is -1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
30/18 = 30 × 4/18 × 4 = 120/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/72 - 120/72 = 48 - 120/72 = -72/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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