Subtract 14/3 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 4 2/3
6/16 - 14/3 is -103/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
14/3 = 14 × 16/3 × 16 = 224/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/48 - 224/48 = 18 - 224/48 = -206/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/24
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