Subtract 2/16 from 6/14
6/14 - 2/16 is 17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
6/14 = 6 × 8/14 × 8 = 48/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/112 - 14/112 = 48 - 14/112 = 34/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/56
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