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Subtract 16/40 from 14/16

14/16 - 16/40 is 19/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 40 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    16/40 = 16 × 2/40 × 2 = 32/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/80 - 32/80 = 70 - 32/80 = 38/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40

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