Subtract 16/24 from 4/36
4/36 - 16/24 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
4/36 = 4 × 2/36 × 2 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 48/72 = 8 - 48/72 = -40/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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