Subtract 21/6 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 3 3/6
16/4 - 21/6 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
21/6 = 21 × 2/6 × 2 = 42/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/12 - 42/12 = 48 - 42/12 = 6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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