Subtract 16/24 from 2/5
2/5 - 16/24 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 80/120 = 48 - 80/120 = -32/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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