Subtract 10/9 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 1 1/9
6/16 - 10/9 is -53/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
10/9 = 10 × 16/9 × 16 = 160/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/144 - 160/144 = 54 - 160/144 = -106/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/72
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