Subtract 6/16 from 5/36
5/36 - 6/16 is -17/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/144 - 54/144 = 20 - 54/144 = -34/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72
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