Subtract 9/16 from 2/15
2/15 - 9/16 is -103/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 135/240 = 32 - 135/240 = -103/240
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