Subtract 36/14 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2 8/14
36/16 - 36/14 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
36/14 = 36 × 8/14 × 8 = 288/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/112 - 288/112 = 252 - 288/112 = -36/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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