Subtract 21/30 from 5/16
5/16 - 21/30 is -31/80.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
21/30 = 21 × 8/30 × 8 = 168/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/240 - 168/240 = 75 - 168/240 = -93/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/80
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