Subtract 15/16 from 2/4
2/4 - 15/16 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
2/4 = 2 × 4/4 × 4 = 8/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
15/16 = 15 × 1/16 × 1 = 15/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/16 - 15/16 = 8 - 15/16 = -7/16
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