Subtract 3/16 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 3/16
75/30 - 3/16 is 37/16.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/240 - 45/240 = 600 - 45/240 = 555/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
- In mixed form: 25/16
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