Subtract 10/15 from 16/2, Solve 8 0/2

Subtract 10/15 from 16/2

1^st number: 8 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/15

16/2 - 10/15 is 22/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
16/2 = 16 × 15/2 × 15 = 240/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/30 - 20/30 = 240 - 20/30 = 220/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3

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