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Fill in the blanks:

___-16=13


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Solution

Step 1: Write all the fractions with the least common denominator (LCD), 6.

___-16=1×23×2

___-16=26

Step 2: Transpose the fractions to the right side of the equation and solve for blank.

___=26+16

Step 3: Perform the addition keeping the common denominator.

___=2+16___=36

Step 4: Divide both the numerator and denominator by the common factor 3.

3÷36÷3=12

Hence, the required number is 12.


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