Subtract 16/72 from 5/6
5/6 - 16/72 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
5/6 = 5 × 12/6 × 12 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/72 - 16/72 = 60 - 16/72 = 44/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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