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Subtract 7/16 from 30/20

1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 7/16

30/20 - 7/16 is 17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    30/20 = 30 × 4/20 × 4 = 120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/80 - 35/80 = 120 - 35/80 = 85/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
  6. In mixed form: 11/16

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