Subtract 9/14 from 3/32
3/32 - 9/14 is -123/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 14 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
9/14 = 9 × 16/14 × 16 = 144/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/224 - 144/224 = 21 - 144/224 = -123/224
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