Subtract 16/72 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 16/72
7/6 - 16/72 is 17/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
7/6 = 7 × 12/6 × 12 = 84/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/72 - 16/72 = 84 - 16/72 = 68/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/18
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