Question

calculate:
\\(\frac{11}{16} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{\quad}{\quad}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

The denominators are 16 and 4. The least common denominator of 16 and 4 is 16. Rewrite $\frac{1}{4}$ with denominator 16: $\frac{1\times4}{4\times4}=\frac{4}{16}$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

Now subtract $\frac{11}{16}-\frac{4}{16}=\frac{11 - 4}{16}=\frac{7}{16}$

Answer:

$\frac{7}{16}$