Subtract 3/16 from 2/6
2/6 - 3/16 is 7/48.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/48 - 9/48 = 16 - 9/48 = 7/48
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