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Subtract 12/16 from 5/6

5/6 - 12/16 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/48 - 36/48 = 40 - 36/48 = 4/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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