Subtract 2/16 from 14/32
14/32 - 2/16 is 5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
14/32 = 14 × 1/32 × 1 = 14/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
2/16 = 2 × 2/16 × 2 = 4/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/32 - 4/32 = 14 - 4/32 = 10/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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