Subtract 6/16 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 6/16
16/9 - 6/16 is 101/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
16/9 = 16 × 16/9 × 16 = 256/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/144 - 54/144 = 256 - 54/144 = 202/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/72
- In mixed form: 129/72
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