Subtract 16/80 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 16/80
75/30 - 16/80 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/240 - 48/240 = 600 - 48/240 = 552/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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