Subtract 10/16 from 5/7
5/7 - 10/16 is 5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
5/7 = 5 × 16/7 × 16 = 80/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/112 - 70/112 = 80 - 70/112 = 10/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56
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