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Subtract 3/14 from 16/10

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 3/14

16/10 - 3/14 is 97/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/70 - 15/70 = 112 - 15/70 = 97/70
  5. In mixed form: 127/70

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