Subtract 30/8 from 16/24
1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 3 6/8
16/24 - 30/8 is -37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/24 - 90/24 = 16 - 90/24 = -74/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/12
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