Subtract 1/14 from 16/36
16/36 - 1/14 is 47/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
1/14 = 1 × 18/14 × 18 = 18/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/252 - 18/252 = 112 - 18/252 = 94/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/126
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