Subtract 2/6 from 6/16
6/16 - 2/6 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/48 - 16/48 = 18 - 16/48 = 2/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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