Question

16. Solve:-2-6 = -8 -4 +8​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24

For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,

2

6

=

2 × 4

6 × 4

=

8

24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,

4

8

=

4 × 3

8 × 3

=

12

24

Subtract the two like fractions:

8

24

-

12

24

=

8 - 12

24

=

-4

24

After reducing the fraction, the answer is

-1

6

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