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Subtract 60/7 from 30/16

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 8 4/7

30/16 - 60/7 is -375/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    60/7 = 60 × 16/7 × 16 = 960/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/112 - 960/112 = 210 - 960/112 = -750/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -375/56

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