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Subtract 2/9 from 12/16

12/16 - 2/9 is 19/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/144 - 32/144 = 108 - 32/144 = 76/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36

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