Subtract 8/24 from 9/16
9/16 - 8/24 is 11/48.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 2/24 × 2 = 16/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/48 - 16/48 = 27 - 16/48 = 11/48
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