Subtract 24/9 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/9
16/2 - 24/9 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
16/2 = 16 × 9/2 × 9 = 144/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
24/9 = 24 × 2/9 × 2 = 48/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/18 - 48/18 = 144 - 48/18 = 96/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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