Subtract 15/9 from 16/30
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 1 6/9
16/30 - 15/9 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/90 - 150/90 = 48 - 150/90 = -102/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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