Subtract 16/56 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 16/56
14/3 - 16/56 is 92/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
14/3 = 14 × 56/3 × 56 = 784/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/168 - 48/168 = 784 - 48/168 = 736/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/21
- In mixed form: 48/21
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