Subtract 12/16 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 12/16
12/9 - 12/16 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/144 - 108/144 = 192 - 108/144 = 84/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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