Subtract 6/16 from 4/30
4/30 - 6/16 is -29/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 90/240 = 32 - 90/240 = -58/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/120
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