Subtract 30/75 from 16/30
16/30 - 30/75 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/150 - 60/150 = 80 - 60/150 = 20/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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