Subtract 24/9 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 2 6/9
16/5 - 24/9 is 8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/45 - 120/45 = 144 - 120/45 = 24/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15
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