Subtract 10/32 from 6/16
6/16 - 10/32 is 1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
6/16 = 6 × 2/16 × 2 = 12/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/32 - 10/32 = 12 - 10/32 = 2/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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