Subtract 16/24 from 4/9
4/9 - 16/24 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/72 - 48/72 = 32 - 48/72 = -16/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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