Subtract 20/14 from 10/16, Solve 10/16

Subtract 20/14 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

10/16 - 20/14 is -45/56.

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,
20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/112 - 160/112 = 70 - 160/112 = -90/112
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/56

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