Subtract 3/4 from 4/16
4/16 - 3/4 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 4 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
4/16 = 4 × 1/16 × 1 = 4/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
3/4 = 3 × 4/4 × 4 = 12/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/16 - 12/16 = 4 - 12/16 = -8/16 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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