Subtract 12/9 from 32/14
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 1 3/9
32/14 - 12/9 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
32/14 = 32 × 9/14 × 9 = 288/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
12/9 = 12 × 14/9 × 14 = 168/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/126 - 168/126 = 288 - 168/126 = 120/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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