Subtract 75/28 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 2 19/28
20/16 - 75/28 is -10/7.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 4/28 × 4 = 300/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/112 - 300/112 = 140 - 300/112 = -160/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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