Subtract 12/36 from 7/16
7/16 - 12/36 is 5/48.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/144 - 48/144 = 63 - 48/144 = 15/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48
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