Subtract 72/49 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 23/49
16/28 - 72/49 is -44/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
16/28 = 16 × 7/28 × 7 = 112/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
72/49 = 72 × 4/49 × 4 = 288/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/196 - 288/196 = 112 - 288/196 = -176/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/49
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