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Subtract 4/16 from 10/4

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 4/16

10/4 - 4/16 is 9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
    10/4 = 10 × 4/4 × 4 = 40/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    4/16 = 4 × 1/16 × 1 = 4/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/16 - 4/16 = 40 - 4/16 = 36/16
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  6. In mixed form: 21/4

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