Subtract 10/32 from 16/72
16/72 - 10/32 is -13/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
16/72 = 16 × 4/72 × 4 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/288 - 90/288 = 64 - 90/288 = -26/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/144
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