Subtract 10/16 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 10/16
12/6 - 10/16 is 11/8.
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,
12/6 = 12 × 8/6 × 8 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 30/48 = 96 - 30/48 = 66/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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