Subtract 16/36 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 16/36
28/6 - 16/36 is 38/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
28/6 = 28 × 6/6 × 6 = 168/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/36 - 16/36 = 168 - 16/36 = 152/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
- In mixed form: 42/9
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