Subtract 30/6 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 5 0/6
30/16 - 30/6 is -25/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
30/6 = 30 × 8/6 × 8 = 240/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/48 - 240/48 = 90 - 240/48 = -150/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/8
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