Subtract 2/16 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2/16
28/18 - 2/16 is 103/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
28/18 = 28 × 8/18 × 8 = 224/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/144 - 18/144 = 224 - 18/144 = 206/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/72
- In mixed form: 131/72
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