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Subtract 14/32 from 1/9

1/9 - 14/32 is -47/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/288 - 126/288 = 32 - 126/288 = -94/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/144

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