Subtract 2/30 from 7/16
7/16 - 2/30 is 89/240.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/240 - 16/240 = 105 - 16/240 = 89/240
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