Subtract 45/35 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1 10/35
16/14 - 45/35 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
16/14 = 16 × 5/14 × 5 = 80/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
45/35 = 45 × 2/35 × 2 = 90/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/70 - 90/70 = 80 - 90/70 = -10/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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