Subtract 12/16 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 12/16
70/30 - 12/16 is 19/12.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 180/240 = 560 - 180/240 = 380/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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