Subtract 14/5 from 36/32, Solve 1 4/32

Subtract 14/5 from 36/32

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

36/32 - 14/5 is -67/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
14/5 = 14 × 32/5 × 32 = 448/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/160 - 448/160 = 180 - 448/160 = -268/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/40

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