Subtract 14/16 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 14/16
32/3 - 14/16 is 235/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
32/3 = 32 × 16/3 × 16 = 512/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/48 - 42/48 = 512 - 42/48 = 470/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/24
- In mixed form: 919/24
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