Subtract 14/16 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 14/16
72/28 - 14/16 is 95/56.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 4/28 × 4 = 288/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/112 - 98/112 = 288 - 98/112 = 190/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/56
- In mixed form: 139/56
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