Subtract 2/9 from 16/28
16/28 - 2/9 is 22/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/252 - 56/252 = 144 - 56/252 = 88/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/63
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