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Subtract 3/12 from 1/16

1/16 - 3/12 is -3/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/48 - 12/48 = 3 - 12/48 = -9/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16

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