Subtract 8/21 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 8/21
16/2 - 8/21 is 160/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
16/2 = 16 × 21/2 × 21 = 336/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/42 - 16/42 = 336 - 16/42 = 320/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
- In mixed form: 713/21
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