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Subtract 9/12 from 16/36

16/36 - 9/12 is -11/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/36 - 27/36 = 16 - 27/36 = -11/36

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