Subtract 32/14 from 63/2
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 2 4/14
63/2 - 32/14 is 409/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
63/2 = 63 × 7/2 × 7 = 441/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
32/14 = 32 × 1/14 × 1 = 32/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/14 - 32/14 = 441 - 32/14 = 409/14 - In mixed form: 293/14
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