Subtract 21/14 from 14/16
1st number: 14/16, 2nd number: 1 7/14
14/16 - 21/14 is -5/8.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
21/14 = 21 × 8/14 × 8 = 168/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/112 - 168/112 = 98 - 168/112 = -70/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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