Subtract 5/42 from 28/16
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 5/42
28/16 - 5/42 is 137/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/336 - 40/336 = 588 - 40/336 = 548/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/84
- In mixed form: 153/84
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