Subtract 8/14 from 6/32
6/32 - 8/14 is -43/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 14 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
8/14 = 8 × 16/14 × 16 = 128/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/224 - 128/224 = 42 - 128/224 = -86/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/112
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