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Subtract 10/28 from 20/16

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 10/28

20/16 - 10/28 is 25/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    10/28 = 10 × 4/28 × 4 = 40/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/112 - 40/112 = 140 - 40/112 = 100/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28

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