Subtract 2/5 from 16/28
16/28 - 2/5 is 6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
2/5 = 2 × 28/5 × 28 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 56/140 = 80 - 56/140 = 24/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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