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Subtract 4/56 from 14/16

14/16 - 4/56 is 45/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    4/56 = 4 × 2/56 × 2 = 8/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/112 - 8/112 = 98 - 8/112 = 90/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/56

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