Subtract 8/16 from 10/24
10/24 - 8/16 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
10/24 = 10 × 2/24 × 2 = 20/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/48 - 24/48 = 20 - 24/48 = -4/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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