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Subtract 10/16 from 25/14

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 10/16

25/14 - 10/16 is 65/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    25/14 = 25 × 8/14 × 8 = 200/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/112 - 70/112 = 200 - 70/112 = 130/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/56
  6. In mixed form: 19/56

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