Subtract 16/56 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 16/56
9/2 - 16/56 is 59/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
9/2 = 9 × 28/2 × 28 = 252/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
16/56 = 16 × 1/56 × 1 = 16/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/56 - 16/56 = 252 - 16/56 = 236/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/14
- In mixed form: 43/14
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