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Subtract 3/28 from 1/16

1/16 - 3/28 is -5/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    3/28 = 3 × 4/28 × 4 = 12/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/112 - 12/112 = 7 - 12/112 = -5/112

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