Subtract 16/49 from 3/24
3/24 - 16/49 is -79/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
3/24 = 3 × 49/24 × 49 = 147/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
16/49 = 16 × 24/49 × 24 = 384/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1176 - 384/1176 = 147 - 384/1176 = -237/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/392
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