Subtract 36/16 from 5/30, Solve 5/30

Subtract 36/16 from 5/30

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

5/30 - 36/16 is -25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
40/240 - 540/240 = 40 - 540/240 = -500/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12

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