Subtract 15/16 from 3/24
3/24 - 15/16 is -13/16.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 2/24 × 2 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/48 - 45/48 = 6 - 45/48 = -39/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/16
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