Subtract 1/7 from 2/32
2/32 - 1/7 is -9/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
1/7 = 1 × 32/7 × 32 = 32/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/224 - 32/224 = 14 - 32/224 = -18/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/112
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