Subtract 42/28 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 1 14/28
25/16 - 42/28 is 1/16.
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,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
42/28 = 42 × 4/28 × 4 = 168/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/112 - 168/112 = 175 - 168/112 = 7/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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