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Subtract 3/14 from 2/32

2/32 - 3/14 is -17/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    3/14 = 3 × 16/14 × 16 = 48/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/224 - 48/224 = 14 - 48/224 = -34/224
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/112

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