Subtract 21/24 from 9/16
9/16 - 21/24 is -5/16.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
21/24 = 21 × 2/24 × 2 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/48 - 42/48 = 27 - 42/48 = -15/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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