Subtract 36/16 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 4/16
14/6 - 36/16 is 1/12.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
36/16 = 36 × 3/16 × 3 = 108/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/48 - 108/48 = 112 - 108/48 = 4/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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