Subtract 2/24 from 8/16
8/16 - 2/24 is 5/12.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
2/24 = 2 × 2/24 × 2 = 4/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/48 - 4/48 = 24 - 4/48 = 20/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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