Subtract 14/16 from 10/56
10/56 - 14/16 is -39/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
10/56 = 10 × 2/56 × 2 = 20/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/112 - 98/112 = 20 - 98/112 = -78/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/56
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