Subtract 2/16 from 8/9
8/9 - 2/16 is 55/72.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/144 - 18/144 = 128 - 18/144 = 110/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/72
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