Subtract 16/24 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 16/24
15/4 - 16/24 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
15/4 = 15 × 6/4 × 6 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/24 - 16/24 = 90 - 16/24 = 74/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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