Subtract 25/14 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 11/14
2/16 - 25/14 is -93/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
25/14 = 25 × 8/14 × 8 = 200/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/112 - 200/112 = 14 - 200/112 = -186/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/56
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