Subtract 1/16 from 1/24
1/24 - 1/16 is -1/48.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 2/24 × 2 = 2/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/48 - 3/48 = 2 - 3/48 = -1/48
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