Subtract 16/24 from 4/15
4/15 - 16/24 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/120 - 80/120 = 32 - 80/120 = -48/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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