Subtract 45/24 from 5/16
1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 1 21/24
5/16 - 45/24 is -25/16.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 2/24 × 2 = 90/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 90/48 = 15 - 90/48 = -75/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16
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