Subtract 6/14 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 6/14
32/10 - 6/14 is 97/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
32/10 = 32 × 7/10 × 7 = 224/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/70 - 30/70 = 224 - 30/70 = 194/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/35
- In mixed form: 227/35
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