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Subtract 32/30 from 5/16

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

5/16 - 32/30 is -181/240.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/240 - 256/240 = 75 - 256/240 = -181/240

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