Subtract 5/30 from 16/32
16/32 - 5/30 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
16/32 = 16 × 15/32 × 15 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/480 - 80/480 = 240 - 80/480 = 160/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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