Subtract 5/16 from 1/7
1/7 - 5/16 is -19/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
1/7 = 1 × 16/7 × 16 = 16/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/112 - 35/112 = 16 - 35/112 = -19/112
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