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Subtract 9/16 from 75/8

1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 9/16

75/8 - 9/16 is 141/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
    75/8 = 75 × 2/8 × 2 = 150/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    9/16 = 9 × 1/16 × 1 = 9/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/16 - 9/16 = 150 - 9/16 = 141/16
  5. In mixed form: 813/16

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