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Subtract 8/6 from 5/16

1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 1 2/6

5/16 - 8/6 is -49/48.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    8/6 = 8 × 8/6 × 8 = 64/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/48 - 64/48 = 15 - 64/48 = -49/48

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