Subtract 3/6 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 3/6
16/2 - 3/6 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
16/2 = 16 × 3/2 × 3 = 48/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
3/6 = 3 × 1/6 × 1 = 3/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/6 - 3/6 = 48 - 3/6 = 45/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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