Subtract 32/21 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 11/21
2/14 - 32/21 is -29/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
32/21 = 32 × 2/21 × 2 = 64/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/42 - 64/42 = 6 - 64/42 = -58/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/21
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