Subtract 3/14 from 28/16
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 3/14
28/16 - 3/14 is 43/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
3/14 = 3 × 8/14 × 8 = 24/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/112 - 24/112 = 196 - 24/112 = 172/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/28
- In mixed form: 115/28
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