Subtract 16/7 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 2 2/7
48/30 - 16/7 is -24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
16/7 = 16 × 30/7 × 30 = 480/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 480/210 = 336 - 480/210 = -144/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/35
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