Subtract 28/16 from 1/2
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 12/16
1/2 - 28/16 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
1/2 = 1 × 8/2 × 8 = 8/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
28/16 = 28 × 1/16 × 1 = 28/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/16 - 28/16 = 8 - 28/16 = -20/16 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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