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Subtract 18/16 from 3/4

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 2/16

3/4 - 18/16 is -3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
    3/4 = 3 × 4/4 × 4 = 12/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    18/16 = 18 × 1/16 × 1 = 18/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/16 - 18/16 = 12 - 18/16 = -6/16
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8

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