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Subtract 2/15 from 7/16

7/16 - 2/15 is 73/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/240 - 32/240 = 105 - 32/240 = 73/240

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