Subtract 16/30 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 16/30
28/14 - 16/30 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
28/14 = 28 × 15/14 × 15 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 112/210 = 420 - 112/210 = 308/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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