Subtract 6/16 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 6/16
18/12 - 6/16 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
18/12 = 18 × 4/12 × 4 = 72/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/48 - 18/48 = 72 - 18/48 = 54/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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