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Subtract 15/8 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

30/16 - 15/8 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   30/16 = 30 × 1/16 × 1 = 30/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   15/8 = 15 × 2/8 × 2 = 30/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/16 - 30/16 = 30 - 30/16 = 0/16
5. The answer is 0

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