Subtract 3/16 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 3/16
9/6 - 3/16 is 21/16.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 8/6 × 8 = 72/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/48 - 9/48 = 72 - 9/48 = 63/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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