Subtract 32/4 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 8 0/4
16/6 - 32/4 is -16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
16/6 = 16 × 2/6 × 2 = 32/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
32/4 = 32 × 3/4 × 3 = 96/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/12 - 96/12 = 32 - 96/12 = -64/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3
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