Subtract 20/32 from 3/14
3/14 - 20/32 is -23/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
3/14 = 3 × 16/14 × 16 = 48/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
20/32 = 20 × 7/32 × 7 = 140/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/224 - 140/224 = 48 - 140/224 = -92/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/56
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