Subtract 30/16 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 14/16
5/12 - 30/16 is -35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
5/12 = 5 × 4/12 × 4 = 20/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
30/16 = 30 × 3/16 × 3 = 90/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/48 - 90/48 = 20 - 90/48 = -70/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24
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