Subtract 2/14 from 7/16
7/16 - 2/14 is 33/112.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
2/14 = 2 × 8/14 × 8 = 16/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/112 - 16/112 = 49 - 16/112 = 33/112
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