Subtract 9/16 from 6/3, Solve 2 0/3

Subtract 9/16 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 9/16

6/3 - 9/16 is 23/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
6/3 = 6 × 16/3 × 16 = 96/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48
Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 27/48 = 96 - 27/48 = 69/48
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16

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