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Subtract 3/16 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 3/16

5/3 - 3/16 is 71/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    5/3 = 5 × 16/3 × 16 = 80/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/48 - 9/48 = 80 - 9/48 = 71/48
  5. In mixed form: 123/48

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