Subtract 12/6 from 5/16
1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 2 0/6
5/16 - 12/6 is -27/16.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
12/6 = 12 × 8/6 × 8 = 96/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 96/48 = 15 - 96/48 = -81/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16
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