Subtract 16/15 from 5/30
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 1/15
5/30 - 16/15 is -9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/30 - 32/30 = 5 - 32/30 = -27/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10
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