Subtract 7/32 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 7/32
143 - 732 is 42796.
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,
143 = 14 × 323 × 32 = 44896 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
732 = 7 × 332 × 3 = 2196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
44896 - 2196 = 448 - 2196 = 42796 - In mixed form: 44396
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