Subtract 5/18 from 8/16
8/16 - 5/18 is 2/9.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
5/18 = 5 × 8/18 × 8 = 40/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/144 - 40/144 = 72 - 40/144 = 32/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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