Subtract 6/12 from 5/16
5/16 - 6/12 is -3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 24/48 = 15 - 24/48 = -9/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16
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