Subtract 1/6 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1/6
63 - 16 is 116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
63 = 6 × 23 × 2 = 126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
16 = 1 × 16 × 1 = 16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126 - 16 = 12 - 16 = 116 - In mixed form: 156
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