Subtract 15/48 from 1/16
1/16 - 15/48 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/48 - 15/48 = 3 - 15/48 = -12/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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