Subtract 10/16 from 9/36
9/36 - 10/16 is -3/8.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 4/36 × 4 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/144 - 90/144 = 36 - 90/144 = -54/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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