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Subtract 9/16 from 5/18

5/18 - 9/16 is -41/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    5/18 = 5 × 8/18 × 8 = 40/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/144 - 81/144 = 40 - 81/144 = -41/144

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