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Subtract 56/4 from 32/18

1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 14 0/4

32/18 - 56/4 is -110/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    32/18 = 32 × 2/18 × 2 = 64/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    56/4 = 56 × 9/4 × 9 = 504/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/36 - 504/36 = 64 - 504/36 = -440/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -110/9

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