Subtract 21/14 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 7/14
2/32 - 21/14 is -23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 14 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 14 × 16 = 224,
21/14 = 21 × 16/14 × 16 = 336/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/224 - 336/224 = 14 - 336/224 = -322/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/16
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