Subtract 14/5 from 12/32
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 2 4/5
12/32 - 14/5 is -97/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
14/5 = 14 × 32/5 × 32 = 448/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/160 - 448/160 = 60 - 448/160 = -388/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/40
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