Subtract 16/8 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 2 0/8
5/6 - 16/8 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
5/6 = 5 × 4/6 × 4 = 20/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/24 - 48/24 = 20 - 48/24 = -28/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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