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Subtract 21/16 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 5/16

30/6 - 21/16 is 59/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    30/6 = 30 × 8/6 × 8 = 240/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/48 - 63/48 = 240 - 63/48 = 177/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/16
  6. In mixed form: 311/16

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