Subtract 4/7 from 4/16
4/16 - 4/7 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
4/7 = 4 × 16/7 × 16 = 64/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/112 - 64/112 = 28 - 64/112 = -36/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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