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Subtract 32/30 from 28/16

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 1 2/30

28/16 - 32/30 is 41/60.

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,
    28/16 = 28 × 15/16 × 15 = 420/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/240 - 256/240 = 420 - 256/240 = 164/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/60

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