Subtract 28/14 from 1/16
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 2 0/14
1/16 - 28/14 is -31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
28/14 = 28 × 8/14 × 8 = 224/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/112 - 224/112 = 7 - 224/112 = -217/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16
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