Subtract 12/15 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 12/15
16/14 - 12/15 is 12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
16/14 = 16 × 15/14 × 15 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 168/210 = 240 - 168/210 = 72/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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