Subtract 2/16 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2/16
16/3 - 2/16 is 125/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
16/3 = 16 × 16/3 × 16 = 256/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/48 - 6/48 = 256 - 6/48 = 250/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/24
- In mixed form: 55/24
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