Subtract 10/16 from 7/9
79 - 1016 is 1172.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
79 = 7 × 169 × 16 = 112144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1016 = 10 × 916 × 9 = 90144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112144 - 90144 = 112 - 90144 = 22144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1172
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