Subtract 9/16 from 7/36
7/36 - 9/16 is -53/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/144 - 81/144 = 28 - 81/144 = -53/144
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