Subtract 12/28 from 75/16
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 12/28
75/16 - 12/28 is 477/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
75/16 = 75 × 7/16 × 7 = 525/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
12/28 = 12 × 4/28 × 4 = 48/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/112 - 48/112 = 525 - 48/112 = 477/112 - In mixed form: 429/112
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