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Subtract 8/16 from 30/3

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 8/16

30/3 - 8/16 is 19/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    30/3 = 30 × 16/3 × 16 = 480/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/48 - 24/48 = 480 - 24/48 = 456/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
  6. In mixed form: 91/2

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