Subtract 14/32 from 5/7
5/7 - 14/32 is 31/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
5/7 = 5 × 32/7 × 32 = 160/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/224 - 98/224 = 160 - 98/224 = 62/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/112
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