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Subtract 2/16 from 5/24

5/24 - 2/16 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    5/24 = 5 × 2/24 × 2 = 10/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/48 - 6/48 = 10 - 6/48 = 4/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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