Subtract 16/18 from 4/16
4/16 - 16/18 is -23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/144 - 128/144 = 36 - 128/144 = -92/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/36
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