Subtract 8/5 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/5
16/6 - 8/5 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
8/5 = 8 × 6/5 × 6 = 48/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/30 - 48/30 = 80 - 48/30 = 32/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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