Subtract 14/32 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 14/32
14/3 - 14/32 is 203/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
14/3 = 14 × 32/3 × 32 = 448/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/96 - 42/96 = 448 - 42/96 = 406/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/48
- In mixed form: 411/48
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