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Subtract 16/12 from 3/14

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 4/12

3/14 - 16/12 is -47/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/84 - 112/84 = 18 - 112/84 = -94/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/42

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