Subtract 5/16 from 30/36
30/36 - 5/16 is 25/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/144 - 45/144 = 120 - 45/144 = 75/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/48
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