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Subtract 5/14 from 3/16

3/16 - 5/14 is -19/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/112 - 40/112 = 21 - 40/112 = -19/112

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