Subtract 16/28 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 16/28
36/2 - 16/28 is 122/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
36/2 = 36 × 14/2 × 14 = 504/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
16/28 = 16 × 1/28 × 1 = 16/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/28 - 16/28 = 504 - 16/28 = 488/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/7
- In mixed form: 173/7
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