Subtract 30/8 from 16/36
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 3 6/8
16/36 - 30/8 is -119/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
16/36 = 16 × 2/36 × 2 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/72 - 270/72 = 32 - 270/72 = -238/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/36
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