Subtract 1/3 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1/3
16/14 - 1/3 is 17/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
16/14 = 16 × 3/14 × 3 = 48/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
1/3 = 1 × 14/3 × 14 = 14/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/42 - 14/42 = 48 - 14/42 = 34/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/21
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