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Subtract 2/16 from 1/36

1/36 - 2/16 is -7/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/144 - 18/144 = 4 - 18/144 = -14/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72

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