Subtract 1/7 from 16/18
16/18 - 1/7 is 47/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
1/7 = 1 × 18/7 × 18 = 18/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/126 - 18/126 = 112 - 18/126 = 94/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/63
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