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Subtract 16/12 from 3/18

1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 1 4/12

3/18 - 16/12 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/36 - 48/36 = 6 - 48/36 = -42/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6

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