Subtract 60/30 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 2 0/30
42/16 - 60/30 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
60/30 = 60 × 8/30 × 8 = 480/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/240 - 480/240 = 630 - 480/240 = 150/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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