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Subtract 3/7 from 6/16

6/16 - 3/7 is -3/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    3/7 = 3 × 16/7 × 16 = 48/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/112 - 48/112 = 42 - 48/112 = -6/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/56

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