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Subtract 25/24 from 16/2

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/24

16/2 - 25/24 is 167/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    16/2 = 16 × 12/2 × 12 = 192/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/24 - 25/24 = 192 - 25/24 = 167/24
  5. In mixed form: 623/24

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