Solve 111-1/14=1/2

$$111 - \frac { 1 } { 14 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$

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Solution Steps

Convert 111 to fraction \frac{1554}{14}.

$$\frac{1554}{14}-\frac{1}{14}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Since \frac{1554}{14} and \frac{1}{14} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{1554-1}{14}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Subtract 1 from 1554 to get 1553.

$$\frac{1553}{14}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Least common multiple of 14 and 2 is 14. Convert \frac{1553}{14} and \frac{1}{2} to fractions with denominator 14.

$$\frac{1553}{14}=\frac{7}{14}$$

Compare \frac{1553}{14} and \frac{7}{14}.

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