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Subtract 9/16 from 20/30

20/30 - 9/16 is 5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/240 - 135/240 = 160 - 135/240 = 25/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48

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