Subtract 30/48 from 16/35
16/35 - 30/48 is -47/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
16/35 = 16 × 48/35 × 48 = 768/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
30/48 = 30 × 35/48 × 35 = 1050/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/1680 - 1050/1680 = 768 - 1050/1680 = -282/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/280
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