Subtract 6/16 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 6/16
16/6 - 6/16 is 55/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
16/6 = 16 × 8/6 × 8 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/48 - 18/48 = 128 - 18/48 = 110/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/24
- In mixed form: 27/24
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