Subtract 16/36 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 16/36
14/7 - 16/36 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
14/7 = 14 × 36/7 × 36 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/252 - 112/252 = 504 - 112/252 = 392/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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