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Subtract 4/30 from 84/16

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 4/30

84/16 - 4/30 is 307/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    84/16 = 84 × 15/16 × 15 = 1260/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/240 - 32/240 = 1260 - 32/240 = 1228/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/60
  6. In mixed form: 57/60

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