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Subtract 5/30 from 49/16

1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 5/30

49/16 - 5/30 is 139/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/240 - 40/240 = 735 - 40/240 = 695/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/48
  6. In mixed form: 243/48

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