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Subtract 5/16 from 75/30

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 5/16

75/30 - 5/16 is 35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/240 - 75/240 = 600 - 75/240 = 525/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
  6. In mixed form: 23/16

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