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Subtract 32/16 from 1/14

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 2 0/16

1/14 - 32/16 is -27/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    1/14 = 1 × 8/14 × 8 = 8/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    32/16 = 32 × 7/16 × 7 = 224/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/112 - 224/112 = 8 - 224/112 = -216/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/14

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