Subtract 16/30 from 14/32
14/32 - 16/30 is -23/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
16/30 = 16 × 16/30 × 16 = 256/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/480 - 256/480 = 210 - 256/480 = -46/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/240
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