Subtract 9/16 from 3/6
3/6 - 9/16 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
3/6 = 3 × 8/6 × 8 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/48 - 27/48 = 24 - 27/48 = -3/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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