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Subtract 6/15 from 16/2

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 6/15

16/2 - 6/15 is 38/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    16/2 = 16 × 15/2 × 15 = 240/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/30 - 12/30 = 240 - 12/30 = 228/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
  6. In mixed form: 73/5

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