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Subtract 16/28 from 32/2

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 16/28

32/2 - 16/28 is 108/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    32/2 = 32 × 14/2 × 14 = 448/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    16/28 = 16 × 1/28 × 1 = 16/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/28 - 16/28 = 448 - 16/28 = 432/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 108/7
  6. In mixed form: 153/7

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