Subtract 12/72 from 28/16
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 12/72
28/16 - 12/72 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
28/16 = 28 × 9/16 × 9 = 252/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
12/72 = 12 × 2/72 × 2 = 24/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/144 - 24/144 = 252 - 24/144 = 228/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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