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Subtract 8/12 from 2/16

2/16 - 8/12 is -13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/48 - 32/48 = 6 - 32/48 = -26/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24

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