Subtract 16/10 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 6/10
2/3 - 16/10 is -14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
2/3 = 2 × 10/3 × 10 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/30 - 48/30 = 20 - 48/30 = -28/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
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