Subtract 16/48 from 6/18
6/18 - 16/48 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
16/48 = 16 × 3/48 × 3 = 48/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/144 - 48/144 = 48 - 48/144 = 0/144 - The answer is 0
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