Subtract 28/42 from 16/18
16/18 - 28/42 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
28/42 = 28 × 3/42 × 3 = 84/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/126 - 84/126 = 112 - 84/126 = 28/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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