Subtract 70/16 from 16/36
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 4 6/16
16/36 - 70/16 is -283/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 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 16 × 9 = 144,
70/16 = 70 × 9/16 × 9 = 630/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/144 - 630/144 = 64 - 630/144 = -566/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/72
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