Subtract 2/16 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 2/16
14/10 - 2/16 is 51/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
14/10 = 14 × 8/10 × 8 = 112/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/80 - 10/80 = 112 - 10/80 = 102/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/40
- In mixed form: 111/40
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