Subtract 20/56 from 14/16
14/16 - 20/56 is 29/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
20/56 = 20 × 2/56 × 2 = 40/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/112 - 40/112 = 98 - 40/112 = 58/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/56
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