Subtract 24/16 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 8/16
2/3 - 24/16 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
24/16 = 24 × 3/16 × 3 = 72/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/48 - 72/48 = 32 - 72/48 = -40/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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