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Subtract 1/16 from 2/4

2/4 - 1/16 is 7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
    2/4 = 2 × 4/4 × 4 = 8/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    1/16 = 1 × 1/16 × 1 = 1/16
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/16 - 1/16 = 8 - 1/16 = 7/16

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