Subtract 16/72 from 21/16
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 16/72
21/16 - 16/72 is 157/144.
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,
21/16 = 21 × 9/16 × 9 = 189/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
16/72 = 16 × 2/72 × 2 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/144 - 32/144 = 189 - 32/144 = 157/144 - In mixed form: 113/144
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