Subtract 4/32 from 1/14
1/14 - 4/32 is -3/56.
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,
1/14 = 1 × 16/14 × 16 = 16/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
4/32 = 4 × 7/32 × 7 = 28/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/224 - 28/224 = 16 - 28/224 = -12/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/56
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