Subtract 4/6 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 4/6
16/8 - 4/6 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
4/6 = 4 × 4/6 × 4 = 16/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/24 - 16/24 = 48 - 16/24 = 32/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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