Subtract 2/84 from 14/32
14/32 - 2/84 is 139/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/672 - 16/672 = 294 - 16/672 = 278/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/336
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