Subtract 7/36 from 12/16
12/16 - 7/36 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/144 - 28/144 = 108 - 28/144 = 80/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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