Subtract 5/28 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 5/28
20/16 - 5/28 is 15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
5/28 = 5 × 4/28 × 4 = 20/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/112 - 20/112 = 140 - 20/112 = 120/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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