Subtract 8/14 from 3/32
3/32 - 8/14 is -107/224.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
8/14 = 8 × 16/14 × 16 = 128/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/224 - 128/224 = 21 - 128/224 = -107/224
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