Subtract 14/16 from 30/10, Solve 3 0/10

Subtract 14/16 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 14/16

30/10 - 14/16 is 17/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
30/10 = 30 × 8/10 × 8 = 240/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 70/80 = 240 - 70/80 = 170/80
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8

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