Subtract 8/30 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 8/30
16/6 - 8/30 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/30 - 8/30 = 80 - 8/30 = 72/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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