Subtract 2/6 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 2/6
45/16 - 2/6 is 119/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
45/16 = 45 × 3/16 × 3 = 135/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/48 - 16/48 = 135 - 16/48 = 119/48 - In mixed form: 223/48
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