Subtract 10/16 from 30/54
30/54 - 10/16 is -5/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
30/54 = 30 × 8/54 × 8 = 240/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/432 - 270/432 = 240 - 270/432 = -30/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72
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