Subtract 1/16 from 1/28
1/28 - 1/16 is -3/112.
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,
1/28 = 1 × 4/28 × 4 = 4/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/112 - 7/112 = 4 - 7/112 = -3/112
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