Subtract 4/6 from 16/72
16/72 - 4/6 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
4/6 = 4 × 12/6 × 12 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/72 - 48/72 = 16 - 48/72 = -32/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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