Subtract 4/24 from 5/16
5/16 - 4/24 is 7/48.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
4/24 = 4 × 2/24 × 2 = 8/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 8/48 = 15 - 8/48 = 7/48
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