Answers

Subtract 27/30 from 24/16

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 27/30

24/16 - 27/30 is 3/5.

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,
   24/16 = 24 × 15/16 × 15 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/240 - 216/240 = 360 - 216/240 = 144/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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