Subtract 14/32 from 2/5
2/5 - 14/32 is -3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/160 - 70/160 = 64 - 70/160 = -6/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80
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