Subtract 12/72 from 6/16
6/16 - 12/72 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 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 72 × 2 = 144,
12/72 = 12 × 2/72 × 2 = 24/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/144 - 24/144 = 54 - 24/144 = 30/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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