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Subtract 9/28 from 16/3

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 9/28

16/3 - 9/28 is 421/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    16/3 = 16 × 28/3 × 28 = 448/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/84 - 27/84 = 448 - 27/84 = 421/84
  5. In mixed form: 51/84

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