Subtract 48/9 from 14/32
1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 5 3/9
14/32 - 48/9 is -235/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
48/9 = 48 × 32/9 × 32 = 1536/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/288 - 1536/288 = 126 - 1536/288 = -1410/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/48
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