Subtract 72/12 from 3/16
1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 6 0/12
3/16 - 72/12 is -93/16.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
72/12 = 72 × 4/12 × 4 = 288/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/48 - 288/48 = 9 - 288/48 = -279/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/16
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