Subtract 24/16 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 8/16
18/3 - 24/16 is 9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
18/3 = 18 × 16/3 × 16 = 288/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
24/16 = 24 × 3/16 × 3 = 72/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/48 - 72/48 = 288 - 72/48 = 216/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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