Subtract 30/32 from 7/16
7/16 - 30/32 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
7/16 = 7 × 2/16 × 2 = 14/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/32 - 30/32 = 14 - 30/32 = -16/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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