Subtract 5/30 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 5/30
24/16 - 5/30 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
24/16 = 24 × 15/16 × 15 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 40/240 = 360 - 40/240 = 320/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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