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