Subtract 14/30 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 14/30
18/16 - 14/30 is 79/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
18/16 = 18 × 15/16 × 15 = 270/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/240 - 112/240 = 270 - 112/240 = 158/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/120
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