Subtract 4/36 from 6/16
6/16 - 4/36 is 19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
4/36 = 4 × 4/36 × 4 = 16/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/144 - 16/144 = 54 - 16/144 = 38/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/72
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