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Subtract 20/32 from 3/14

3/14 - 20/32 is -23/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    3/14 = 3 × 16/14 × 16 = 48/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    20/32 = 20 × 7/32 × 7 = 140/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/224 - 140/224 = 48 - 140/224 = -92/224
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/56

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