Subtract 9/16 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 9/16
75/30 - 9/16 is 31/16.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/240 - 135/240 = 600 - 135/240 = 465/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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