Subtract 2/12 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 2/12
16/2 - 2/12 is 47/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
16/2 = 16 × 6/2 × 6 = 96/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/12 - 2/12 = 96 - 2/12 = 94/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
- In mixed form: 75/6
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