Subtract 6/32 from 14/56
14/56 - 6/32 is 1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
14/56 = 14 × 4/56 × 4 = 56/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/224 - 42/224 = 56 - 42/224 = 14/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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