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Subtract 9/28 from 6/16

6/16 - 9/28 is 3/56.

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,
   6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   9/28 = 9 × 4/28 × 4 = 36/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/112 - 36/112 = 42 - 36/112 = 6/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56

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