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