Subtract 84/16 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 5 4/16
2/24 - 84/16 is -31/6.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 2/24 × 2 = 4/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/48 - 252/48 = 4 - 252/48 = -248/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/6
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