Subtract 16/18 from 14/16
14/16 - 16/18 is -1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/144 - 128/144 = 126 - 128/144 = -2/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72
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