Subtract 16/36 from 3/24
3/24 - 16/36 is -23/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
16/36 = 16 × 2/36 × 2 = 32/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 32/72 = 9 - 32/72 = -23/72
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