Subtract 20/24 from 4/16
4/16 - 20/24 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
20/24 = 20 × 2/24 × 2 = 40/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/48 - 40/48 = 12 - 40/48 = -28/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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