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Subtract 3/24 from 16/6

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 3/24

16/6 - 3/24 is 61/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    16/6 = 16 × 4/6 × 4 = 64/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/24 - 3/24 = 64 - 3/24 = 61/24
  5. In mixed form: 213/24

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