Subtract 45/14 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 3 3/14
32/2 - 45/14 is 179/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
32/2 = 32 × 7/2 × 7 = 224/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
45/14 = 45 × 1/14 × 1 = 45/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/14 - 45/14 = 224 - 45/14 = 179/14 - In mixed form: 1211/14
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