Subtract 16/56 from 5/30
5/30 - 16/56 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
5/30 = 5 × 28/30 × 28 = 140/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/840 - 240/840 = 140 - 240/840 = -100/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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