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Subtract 2/30 from 6/16

6/16 - 2/30 is 37/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/240 - 16/240 = 90 - 16/240 = 74/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/120

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