Subtract 16/32 from 2/3
2/3 - 16/32 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
2/3 = 2 × 32/3 × 32 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
16/32 = 16 × 3/32 × 3 = 48/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/96 - 48/96 = 64 - 48/96 = 16/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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