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Subtract 9/16 from 6/72

6/72 - 9/16 is -23/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/144 - 81/144 = 12 - 81/144 = -69/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/48

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