Subtract 8/16 from 14/36
14/36 - 8/16 is -1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
14/36 = 14 × 4/36 × 4 = 56/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/144 - 72/144 = 56 - 72/144 = -16/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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