Subtract 9/16 from 5/30
5/30 - 9/16 is -19/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/240 - 135/240 = 40 - 135/240 = -95/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/48
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