Subtract 16/28 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 16/28
6/4 - 16/28 is 13/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
16/28 = 16 × 1/28 × 1 = 16/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/28 - 16/28 = 42 - 16/28 = 26/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14
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