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Subtract 16/12 from 4/30

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 4/12

4/30 - 16/12 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/60 - 80/60 = 8 - 80/60 = -72/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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