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Subtract 4/16 from 2/15

2/15 - 4/16 is -7/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    4/16 = 4 × 15/16 × 15 = 60/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/240 - 60/240 = 32 - 60/240 = -28/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60

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