Subtract 5/3 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 2/3
16/4 - 5/3 is 7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 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 3 × 4 = 12,
5/3 = 5 × 4/3 × 4 = 20/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/12 - 20/12 = 48 - 20/12 = 28/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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