Subtract 18/7 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 2 4/7
24/16 - 18/7 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
24/16 = 24 × 7/16 × 7 = 168/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
18/7 = 18 × 16/7 × 16 = 288/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/112 - 288/112 = 168 - 288/112 = -120/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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