Subtract 5/16 from 56/72
56/72 - 5/16 is 67/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
56/72 = 56 × 2/72 × 2 = 112/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/144 - 45/144 = 112 - 45/144 = 67/144
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