Subtract 5/32 from 6/14
6/14 - 5/32 is 61/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
6/14 = 6 × 16/14 × 16 = 96/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/224 - 35/224 = 96 - 35/224 = 61/224
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