Subtract 16/48 from 3/24
3/24 - 16/48 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
3/24 = 3 × 2/24 × 2 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
16/48 = 16 × 1/48 × 1 = 16/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/48 - 16/48 = 6 - 16/48 = -10/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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