Subtract 5/24 from 16/30
16/30 - 5/24 is 13/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/120 - 25/120 = 64 - 25/120 = 39/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/40
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