Subtract 28/16 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1 12/16
72/28 - 28/16 is 23/28.
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,
28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/112 - 196/112 = 288 - 196/112 = 92/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/28
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