Subtract 14/5 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 2 4/5
2/16 - 14/5 is -107/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
14/5 = 14 × 16/5 × 16 = 224/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/80 - 224/80 = 10 - 224/80 = -214/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/40
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