Subtract 3/16 from 2/72
2/72 - 3/16 is -23/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/144 - 27/144 = 4 - 27/144 = -23/144
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