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Subtract 5/16 from 7/28

7/28 - 5/16 is -1/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    7/28 = 7 × 4/28 × 4 = 28/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/112 - 35/112 = 28 - 35/112 = -7/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16

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