Subtract 4/21 from 16/30
16/30 - 4/21 is 12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/210 - 40/210 = 112 - 40/210 = 72/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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