Subtract 10/9 from 2/16, Solve 2/16

Subtract 10/9 from 2/16

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

2/16 - 10/9 is -71/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
10/9 = 10 × 16/9 × 16 = 160/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/144 - 160/144 = 18 - 160/144 = -142/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/72

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