Subtract 16/24 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 16/24
25/2 - 16/24 is 71/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
25/2 = 25 × 12/2 × 12 = 300/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/24 - 16/24 = 300 - 16/24 = 284/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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