Subtract 2/16 from 2/12
2/12 - 2/16 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
2/12 = 2 × 4/12 × 4 = 8/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/48 - 6/48 = 8 - 6/48 = 2/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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