Subtract 14/32 from 75/42
1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 14/32
75/42 - 14/32 is 151/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
75/42 = 75 × 16/42 × 16 = 1200/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/672 - 294/672 = 1200 - 294/672 = 906/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/112
- In mixed form: 139/112
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