Subtract 14/16 from 4/8
4/8 - 14/16 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
4/8 = 4 × 2/8 × 2 = 8/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
14/16 = 14 × 1/16 × 1 = 14/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/16 - 14/16 = 8 - 14/16 = -6/16 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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