Subtract 5/30 from 16/24
16/24 - 5/30 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/120 - 20/120 = 80 - 20/120 = 60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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