Subtract 10/32 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 10/32
16/6 - 10/32 is 113/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
16/6 = 16 × 16/6 × 16 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/96 - 30/96 = 256 - 30/96 = 226/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/48
- In mixed form: 217/48
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