Subtract 14/7 from 1/16, Solve 1/16

Subtract 14/7 from 1/16

1^st number: 1/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

1/16 - 14/7 is -31/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
14/7 = 14 × 16/7 × 16 = 224/112
Subtract the two like fractions:
7/112 - 224/112 = 7 - 224/112 = -217/112
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16

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