Subtract 4/16 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 4/16
75/24 - 4/16 is 23/8.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 2/24 × 2 = 150/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/48 - 12/48 = 150 - 12/48 = 138/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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