Subtract 48/6 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 8 0/6
15/16 - 48/6 is -113/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
48/6 = 48 × 8/6 × 8 = 384/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/48 - 384/48 = 45 - 384/48 = -339/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/16
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