Subtract 5/32 from 16/24
16/24 - 5/32 is 49/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
16/24 = 16 × 4/24 × 4 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/96 - 15/96 = 64 - 15/96 = 49/96
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