Subtract 4/16 from 5/24
5/24 - 4/16 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
5/24 = 5 × 2/24 × 2 = 10/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/48 - 12/48 = 10 - 12/48 = -2/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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