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Subtract 16/6 from 2/72

1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 2 4/6

2/72 - 16/6 is -95/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    16/6 = 16 × 12/6 × 12 = 192/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/72 - 192/72 = 2 - 192/72 = -190/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/36

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