Subtract 32/14 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2 4/14
6/5 - 32/14 is -38/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
6/5 = 6 × 14/5 × 14 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
32/14 = 32 × 5/14 × 5 = 160/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/70 - 160/70 = 84 - 160/70 = -76/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/35
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