Subtract 16/6 from 3/72
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 2 4/6
3/72 - 16/6 is -21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
16/6 = 16 × 12/6 × 12 = 192/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/72 - 192/72 = 3 - 192/72 = -189/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/8
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