Subtract 2/14 from 45/16
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 2/14
45/16 - 2/14 is 299/112.
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,
45/16 = 45 × 7/16 × 7 = 315/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
2/14 = 2 × 8/14 × 8 = 16/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/112 - 16/112 = 315 - 16/112 = 299/112 - In mixed form: 275/112
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