Subtract 14/16 from 25/56
25/56 - 14/16 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
25/56 = 25 × 2/56 × 2 = 50/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/112 - 98/112 = 50 - 98/112 = -48/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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