Subtract 16/9 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1 7/9
24/16 - 16/9 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
16/9 = 16 × 16/9 × 16 = 256/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/144 - 256/144 = 216 - 256/144 = -40/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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