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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
30/6 = 30 × 8/6 × 8 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/48 - 63/48 = 240 - 63/48 = 177/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/16
- In mixed form: 311/16
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