Subtract 6/14 from 16/28
16/28 - 6/14 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
16/28 = 16 × 1/28 × 1 = 16/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/28 - 12/28 = 16 - 12/28 = 4/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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