Subtract 10/32 from 2/14
2/14 - 10/32 is -19/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
2/14 = 2 × 16/14 × 16 = 32/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
10/32 = 10 × 7/32 × 7 = 70/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/224 - 70/224 = 32 - 70/224 = -38/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/112
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