Subtract 14/49 from 6/32
6/32 - 14/49 is -11/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
6/32 = 6 × 49/32 × 49 = 294/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
14/49 = 14 × 32/49 × 32 = 448/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/1568 - 448/1568 = 294 - 448/1568 = -154/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/112
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