Subtract 18/14 from 10/16
1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 1 4/14
10/16 - 18/14 is -37/56.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 8/14 × 8 = 144/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/112 - 144/112 = 70 - 144/112 = -74/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/56
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