Subtract 7/5 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 2/5
16/28 - 7/5 is -29/35.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 28/5 × 28 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 196/140 = 80 - 196/140 = -116/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/35
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