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Subtract 14/30 from 2/16

2/16 - 14/30 is -41/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    2/16 = 2 × 15/16 × 15 = 30/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/240 - 112/240 = 30 - 112/240 = -82/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/120

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