Subtract 8/12 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 8/12
16/3 - 8/12 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/12 - 8/12 = 64 - 8/12 = 56/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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