Subtract 2/75 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 2/75
24/16 - 2/75 is 221/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
24/16 = 24 × 75/16 × 75 = 1800/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/1200 - 32/1200 = 1800 - 32/1200 = 1768/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/150
- In mixed form: 171/150
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