Subtract 1/14 from 10/16
10/16 - 1/14 is 31/56.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
1/14 = 1 × 8/14 × 8 = 8/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/112 - 8/112 = 70 - 8/112 = 62/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/56
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