Subtract 84/16 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5 4/16
20/14 - 84/16 is -107/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
84/16 = 84 × 7/16 × 7 = 588/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/112 - 588/112 = 160 - 588/112 = -428/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/28
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