Subtract 6/4 from 16/36
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 1 2/4
16/36 - 6/4 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/36 - 54/36 = 16 - 54/36 = -38/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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