Subtract 14/16 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 14/16
81/6 - 14/16 is 101/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
81/6 = 81 × 8/6 × 8 = 648/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/48 - 42/48 = 648 - 42/48 = 606/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/8
- In mixed form: 125/8
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