Subtract 72/16 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 4 8/16
12/6 - 72/16 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
12/6 = 12 × 8/6 × 8 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
72/16 = 72 × 3/16 × 3 = 216/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/48 - 216/48 = 96 - 216/48 = -120/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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