Subtract 16/30 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 16/30
35/8 - 16/30 is 461/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/120 - 64/120 = 525 - 64/120 = 461/120 - In mixed form: 3101/120
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