Subtract 16/12 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 4/12
28/5 - 16/12 is 64/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
28/5 = 28 × 12/5 × 12 = 336/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/60 - 80/60 = 336 - 80/60 = 256/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/15
- In mixed form: 44/15
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