Subtract 36/28 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 8/28
54/16 - 36/28 is 117/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
36/28 = 36 × 4/28 × 4 = 144/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/112 - 144/112 = 378 - 144/112 = 234/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/56
- In mixed form: 25/56
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