Subtract 4/30 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 4/30
30/16 - 4/30 is 209/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/240 - 32/240 = 450 - 32/240 = 418/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/120
- In mixed form: 189/120
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