Subtract 18/16 from 1/14, Solve 1/14

Subtract 18/16 from 1/14

1^st number: 1/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

1/14 - 18/16 is -59/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
1/14 = 1 × 8/14 × 8 = 8/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/112 - 126/112 = 8 - 126/112 = -118/112
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/56

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