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Subtract 14/30 from 2/32

2/32 - 14/30 is -97/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    14/30 = 14 × 16/30 × 16 = 224/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/480 - 224/480 = 30 - 224/480 = -194/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/240

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