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Subtract 6/8 from 5/16

5/16 - 6/8 is -7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 8 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    5/16 = 5 × 1/16 × 1 = 5/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
    6/8 = 6 × 2/8 × 2 = 12/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/16 - 12/16 = 5 - 12/16 = -7/16

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