Subtract 25/16 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 9/16
24/6 - 25/16 is 39/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
24/6 = 24 × 8/6 × 8 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 75/48 = 192 - 75/48 = 117/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
- In mixed form: 27/16
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