Subtract 4/14 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 4/14
36/16 - 4/14 is 55/28.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 8/14 × 8 = 32/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/112 - 32/112 = 252 - 32/112 = 220/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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