Subtract 14/32 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 14/32
16/6 - 14/32 is 107/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
16/6 = 16 × 16/6 × 16 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/96 - 42/96 = 256 - 42/96 = 214/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/48
- In mixed form: 211/48
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