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Subtract 2/16 from 3/7

3/7 - 2/16 is 17/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    3/7 = 3 × 16/7 × 16 = 48/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/112 - 14/112 = 48 - 14/112 = 34/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/56

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