Subtract 42/16 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 2 10/16
3/28 - 42/16 is -141/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
3/28 = 3 × 4/28 × 4 = 12/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/112 - 294/112 = 12 - 294/112 = -282/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/56
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