Subtract 27/10 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2 7/10
30/16 - 27/10 is -33/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
27/10 = 27 × 8/10 × 8 = 216/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/80 - 216/80 = 150 - 216/80 = -66/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/40
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