Subtract 6/16 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 6/16
32/28 - 6/16 is 43/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
32/28 = 32 × 4/28 × 4 = 128/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/112 - 42/112 = 128 - 42/112 = 86/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/56
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