Subtract 14/8 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 6/8
16/3 - 14/8 is 43/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
16/3 = 16 × 8/3 × 8 = 128/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/24 - 42/24 = 128 - 42/24 = 86/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
- In mixed form: 37/12
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