Subtract 16/20 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 16/20
40/30 - 16/20 is 8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/60 - 48/60 = 80 - 48/60 = 32/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15
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