Subtract 16/49 from 10/14
10/14 - 16/49 is 19/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
10/14 = 10 × 7/14 × 7 = 70/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/98 - 32/98 = 70 - 32/98 = 38/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/49
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