Subtract 1/12 from 2/16
2/16 - 1/12 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
1/12 = 1 × 4/12 × 4 = 4/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/48 - 4/48 = 6 - 4/48 = 2/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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