Subtract 48/72 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 48/72
36/16 - 48/72 is 19/12.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 9/16 × 9 = 324/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
48/72 = 48 × 2/72 × 2 = 96/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/144 - 96/144 = 324 - 96/144 = 228/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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