Subtract 5/30 from 8/16
8/16 - 5/30 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
8/16 = 8 × 15/16 × 15 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/240 - 40/240 = 120 - 40/240 = 80/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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