Subtract 28/40 from 14/32, Solve 14/32

Subtract 28/40 from 14/32

14/32 - 28/40 is -21/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
28/40 = 28 × 4/40 × 4 = 112/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/160 - 112/160 = 70 - 112/160 = -42/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/80

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