Subtract 10/48 from 16/36
16/36 - 10/48 is 17/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
16/36 = 16 × 4/36 × 4 = 64/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/144 - 30/144 = 64 - 30/144 = 34/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/72
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