Subtract 8/3 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 2 2/3
2/16 - 8/3 is -61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
8/3 = 8 × 16/3 × 16 = 128/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/48 - 128/48 = 6 - 128/48 = -122/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/24
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