Subtract 1/30 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 1/30
50/16 - 1/30 is 371/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/240 - 8/240 = 750 - 8/240 = 742/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/120
- In mixed form: 311/120
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