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Subtract 6/16 from 4/28

4/28 - 6/16 is -13/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    4/28 = 4 × 4/28 × 4 = 16/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/112 - 42/112 = 16 - 42/112 = -26/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/56

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