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Subtract 9/4 from 5/16

1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 2 1/4

5/16 - 9/4 is -31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    5/16 = 5 × 1/16 × 1 = 5/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
    9/4 = 9 × 4/4 × 4 = 36/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/16 - 36/16 = 5 - 36/16 = -31/16

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