Subtract 32/18 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 1 14/18
14/10 - 32/18 is -17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/90 - 160/90 = 126 - 160/90 = -34/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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