Subtract 14/32 from 49/3, Solve 16 1/3

Subtract 14/32 from 49/3

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/32

49/3 - 14/32 is 763/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
49/3 = 49 × 32/3 × 32 = 1568/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/96 - 42/96 = 1568 - 42/96 = 1526/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 763/48
In mixed form: 1543/48

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