Subtract 2/16 from 75/28
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 2/16
75/28 - 2/16 is 143/56.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 4/28 × 4 = 300/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/112 - 14/112 = 300 - 14/112 = 286/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/56
- In mixed form: 231/56
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