Subtract 30/56 from 3/16
3/16 - 30/56 is -39/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
30/56 = 30 × 2/56 × 2 = 60/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/112 - 60/112 = 21 - 60/112 = -39/112
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