Subtract 90/10 from 14/32
1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 9 0/10
14/32 - 90/10 is -137/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
90/10 = 90 × 16/10 × 16 = 1440/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/160 - 1440/160 = 70 - 1440/160 = -1370/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/16
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