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Subtract 2/12 from 30/16

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2/12

30/16 - 2/12 is 41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    2/12 = 2 × 4/12 × 4 = 8/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/48 - 8/48 = 90 - 8/48 = 82/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
  6. In mixed form: 117/24

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