Subtract 7/8 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 7/8
164 - 78 is 258.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
164 = 16 × 24 × 2 = 328 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
78 = 7 × 18 × 1 = 78 - Subtract the two like fractions:
328 - 78 = 32 - 78 = 258 - In mixed form: 318
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