Subtract 2/9 from 7/16
7/16 - 2/9 is 31/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/144 - 32/144 = 63 - 32/144 = 31/144
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