Subtract 6/12 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 6/12
18/16 - 6/12 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
18/16 = 18 × 3/16 × 3 = 54/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/48 - 24/48 = 54 - 24/48 = 30/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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