Subtract 7/6 from 16/24
1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 1 1/6
16/24 - 7/6 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
7/6 = 7 × 4/6 × 4 = 28/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/24 - 28/24 = 16 - 28/24 = -12/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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