Answers

Subtract 56/28 from 40/16

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

40/16 - 56/28 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   56/28 = 56 × 4/28 × 4 = 224/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/112 - 224/112 = 280 - 224/112 = 56/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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