Subtract 16/14 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/14
15/5 - 16/14 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
15/5 = 15 × 14/5 × 14 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
16/14 = 16 × 5/14 × 5 = 80/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/70 - 80/70 = 210 - 80/70 = 130/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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