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Subtract 42/16 from 5/14

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 2 10/16

5/14 - 42/16 is -127/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/112 - 294/112 = 40 - 294/112 = -254/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/56

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