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Subtract 7/16 from 15/9

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 7/16

15/9 - 7/16 is 59/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    15/9 = 15 × 16/9 × 16 = 240/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/144 - 63/144 = 240 - 63/144 = 177/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
  6. In mixed form: 111/48

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