Subtract 6/7 from 1/16
1/16 - 6/7 is -89/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
6/7 = 6 × 16/7 × 16 = 96/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/112 - 96/112 = 7 - 96/112 = -89/112
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