Subtract
-5/16from2/8
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2/ 6 - 5 /16 is 1/ 48
Step-by-step explanation:
2
6
-
5
16
is
1
48
.
Steps for subtracting fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2
6
=
2 × 8
6 × 8
=
16
48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5
16
=
5 × 3
16 × 3
=
15
48
Subtract the two fractions:
16
48
-
15
48
=
16 - 15
48
=
1
48
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