Subtract 6/72 from 4/16
4/16 - 6/72 is 1/6.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/144 - 12/144 = 36 - 12/144 = 24/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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