Subtract 24/16 from 5/28
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 8/16
5/28 - 24/16 is -37/28.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 4/28 × 4 = 20/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
24/16 = 24 × 7/16 × 7 = 168/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/112 - 168/112 = 20 - 168/112 = -148/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/28
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