Subtract 42/12 from 16/30
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 3 6/12
16/30 - 42/12 is -89/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/60 - 210/60 = 32 - 210/60 = -178/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/30
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