Subtract 16/30 from 20/7
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 16/30
20/7 - 16/30 is 244/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
20/7 = 20 × 30/7 × 30 = 600/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/210 - 112/210 = 600 - 112/210 = 488/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/105
- In mixed form: 234/105
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