Subtract 24/6 from 14/32
1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 4 0/6
14/32 - 24/6 is -57/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/96 - 384/96 = 42 - 384/96 = -342/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/16
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