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Subtract 8/9 from 16/4

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 8/9

16/4 - 8/9 is 28/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    16/4 = 16 × 9/4 × 9 = 144/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/36 - 32/36 = 144 - 32/36 = 112/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  6. In mixed form: 31/9

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