Answers

Subtract 30/16 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

8/5 - 30/16 is -11/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   8/5 = 8 × 16/5 × 16 = 128/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/80 - 150/80 = 128 - 150/80 = -22/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40

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