Subtract 28/24 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 4/24
16/9 - 28/24 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/72 - 84/72 = 128 - 84/72 = 44/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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