Subtract 32/14 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 4/14
5/3 - 32/14 is -13/21.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
32/14 = 32 × 3/14 × 3 = 96/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/42 - 96/42 = 70 - 96/42 = -26/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21
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