Subtract 3/32 from 2/56
2/56 - 3/32 is -13/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
2/56 = 2 × 4/56 × 4 = 8/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/224 - 21/224 = 8 - 21/224 = -13/224
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