Subtract 21/14 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1 7/14
16/10 - 21/14 is 1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
21/14 = 21 × 5/14 × 5 = 105/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/70 - 105/70 = 112 - 105/70 = 7/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10
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