Subtract 12/16 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 12/16
10/3 - 12/16 is 31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
10/3 = 10 × 16/3 × 16 = 160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/48 - 36/48 = 160 - 36/48 = 124/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
- In mixed form: 27/12
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