Subtract 24/16 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 8/16
2/28 - 24/16 is -10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
2/28 = 2 × 4/28 × 4 = 8/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
24/16 = 24 × 7/16 × 7 = 168/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/112 - 168/112 = 8 - 168/112 = -160/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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