Subtract 14/18 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 14/18
16/6 - 14/18 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
16/6 = 16 × 3/6 × 3 = 48/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/18 - 14/18 = 48 - 14/18 = 34/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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