Answers

Subtract 30/60 from 21/16

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 30/60

21/16 - 30/60 is 13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   21/16 = 21 × 15/16 × 15 = 315/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/240 - 120/240 = 315 - 120/240 = 195/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/16

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