Subtract 16/8 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/8
28/6 - 16/8 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/24 - 48/24 = 112 - 48/24 = 64/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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