Subtract 2/72 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 2/72
18/16 - 2/72 is 79/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
18/16 = 18 × 9/16 × 9 = 162/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/144 - 4/144 = 162 - 4/144 = 158/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/72
- In mixed form: 17/72
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