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1/16 into 3/4

 Dec 2, 2016
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\(\frac{3}{4}-\frac{1}{16}\)

 

OK, you have these two fractions. Now we find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) which in this case is 16. To produce an equilivant faction with a denominator of 16, we need to change the numerator in proportion to the denominator. To produce 16 from 4, we need to multiply by 4 (4*4=16) so we multiply the top numeber as well.

 

\((\frac{3}{4}*\frac{4}{4})-\frac{1}{16}\)

 

\(\frac{12}{16}-\frac{1}{16}\)

 

Ah! Now we have something we can easily work with.

 

\(\boxed{\frac{11}{16}}\)

 

We make sure that this fraction can't be simplified any further without making sub-fractions and decimals in fractions. It can't; therefore, this must be the answer.

 Dec 2, 2016

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