Subtract 16/6 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 2 4/6
30/9 - 16/6 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
30/9 = 30 × 2/9 × 2 = 60/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
16/6 = 16 × 3/6 × 3 = 48/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/18 - 48/18 = 60 - 48/18 = 12/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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