Subtract 4/16 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 4/16
24/3 - 4/16 is 31/4.
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,
24/3 = 24 × 16/3 × 16 = 384/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/48 - 12/48 = 384 - 12/48 = 372/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
- In mixed form: 73/4
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