Subtract 6/14 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 6/14
32/3 - 6/14 is 215/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
32/3 = 32 × 14/3 × 14 = 448/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/42 - 18/42 = 448 - 18/42 = 430/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/21
- In mixed form: 105/21
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