Subtract 3/24 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 3/24
16/2 - 3/24 is 63/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
16/2 = 16 × 12/2 × 12 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/24 - 3/24 = 192 - 3/24 = 189/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
- In mixed form: 77/8
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