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Subtract 1/14 from 9/16

9/16 - 1/14 is 55/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    1/14 = 1 × 8/14 × 8 = 8/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/112 - 8/112 = 63 - 8/112 = 55/112

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