Subtract 16/12 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/12
6/3 - 16/12 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
6/3 = 6 × 4/3 × 4 = 24/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
16/12 = 16 × 1/12 × 1 = 16/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/12 - 16/12 = 24 - 16/12 = 8/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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