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Subtract 14/32 from 14/6

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/32

14/6 - 14/32 is 91/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    14/6 = 14 × 16/6 × 16 = 224/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/96 - 42/96 = 224 - 42/96 = 182/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
  6. In mixed form: 143/48

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