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Subtract 96/6 from 3/16

1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 16 0/6

3/16 - 96/6 is -253/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    96/6 = 96 × 8/6 × 8 = 768/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/48 - 768/48 = 9 - 768/48 = -759/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/16

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