Subtract 9/3 from 16/30
1st number: 16/30, 2nd number: 3 0/3
16/30 - 9/3 is -37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
16/30 = 16 × 1/30 × 1 = 16/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
9/3 = 9 × 10/3 × 10 = 90/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/30 - 90/30 = 16 - 90/30 = -74/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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