Subtract 18/24 from 2/16
2/16 - 18/24 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
18/24 = 18 × 2/24 × 2 = 36/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/48 - 36/48 = 6 - 36/48 = -30/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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